After multinational investigation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Salmonella outbreak, Serenade Food Nearly 60,000 pounds of chicken products that may be contaminated with food-borne bacteria have been recalled.
The recall affects frozen, raw, breaded and pre-browned stuffed chicken products produced between February 24 and 25. The recalled chicken products are sold under the Dutch Farms, Milford Valley and Kirkwood brands.
The recall includes:
- “Dutch Farm Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese” in a 5 ounce plastic package. Many have the code BR 1055 and are best used before February 24, 2023.
- 5 ounces of “Milford Valley Chicken with Broccoli and Cheese” in individual plastic packaging, the bulk code is BR 1055, and it is best to be used before February 24, 2023.
- Two separate plastic packages of “Milford Valley Chicken Cordon Bleu” in a 10 ounce box, batch number CB 1055, best use date is February 24, 2023.
- 5 ounces of “Kirkwood Stuffed Chicken, Broccoli, and Cheese” individually packaged in plastic, batch number BR 1055, best used before February 24, 2023.
- “Kirkwood Raw Stuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu” in 5 ounces of individual plastic packaging, batch number CB 1056, is best used before February 25, 2023.
Check the label of the recalled chicken product here.
Possibly contaminated chicken meat also has the establishment number P-2375 in the inspection market of the United States Department of Agriculture. The chicken was shipped to distributors across the country.
FSIS urges consumers to check whether there are recalled chicken products in the refrigerator. The affected chicken should not be eaten. It should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
For questions about the recall, please call the Serenade Foods hotline at 1-866-873-7589.
The CDC investigation revealed that 28 people were sickened by Salmonella related to Serenade Foods’ chicken products. A total of 11 people were hospitalized due to potential contamination.
To date, Salmonella outbreaks have been investigated in eight states (Nevada, Arizona, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Connecticut).
The CDC stated on its website: “The Salmonella outbreak strain was found in unopened, unopened, unopened raw frozen breaded chicken, and these packages were collected from patients’ homes.”
The Food Safety Inspection Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture is cooperating with the CDC to investigate the salmonella outbreak and possible links with Serenade Food chicken products.
This FSIS issues preliminary warning June 2 Regarding the possibility of contamination of stuffed chicken products and Salmonella.
Salmonella is one of the most common bacterial foodborne diseases and can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment.
In some cases, if the diarrhea is severe, people do need to be hospitalized. The elderly, infants, and people with weakened immune systems may be more susceptible to severe salmonellosis.
If you experience symptoms of salmonella disease, please contact your healthcare provider for treatment.
CDC and FSIS remind consumers to cook raw chicken to 165°F to ensure that harmful bacteria are killed. These agencies also stated that hands should be washed before and after handling raw chicken products and all surfaces in contact with poultry.
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