Perdue Frozen Chicken Nuggets & Tenders Are Recalled After Pieces Of 'Metal Wire' Are Found Inside

Perdue Farms has recalled over 167,000 pounds of frozen chicken products after “foreign material” was discovered in select product. The recall, which was issued voluntarily by Perdue Foods LLC on August 16th, includes three different bags of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Keep reading for more information.

Frozen Chicken Nuggets Recalled

The recall includes the following products according to the statement released by Perdue Foods:

• Perdue Simply Smart Organic Gluten Free Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets sold in the freezer case with a "Best If Used By" date of 03/23/25. The package also bears a UPC Bar Code of 0-72745-80656-8.
• Perdue Breaded Chicken Breast Tenders sold in the freezer case with a "Best If Use By" date of 03/23/25. The package also bears a UPC Bar Code of 0-72745-80431-1.
• Butcher Box Organic Free Fully Frozen-Cooked Breast Chicken Nuggets with a "Best If Used By" date of 03/23/25. The package also bears the UPC Bar Code of 0-72745-80648-3.

'Metal Wire' Found In Frozen Chicken Nuggets

The recall was initiated after a foreign material was identified in select numbers of frozen chicken packages. "We determined the material to be a very thin strand of metal wire that was inadvertently introduced into the manufacturing process," said Jeff Shaw, senior vice president of food safety and quality for Perdue. "Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to voluntarily recall all of these packages of products."

So far, there have been no reports of illness or injuries associated with the recalled products, but Perdue Farms encourages consumers to dispose of the product just to be safe.

What To Do If You've Purchased Recalled Product

If you've purchased one of the recalled products and still have it in your freezer, dispose of it immediately, and do not consume. You can also contact Perdue Foods at 886-866-3703 for a full refund.

If you have consumed any of the recalled products and are experiencing adverse symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately. To stay up to date on current recalls, check back at SheFinds.com.