USDA Alerts on Rocks in Trader Joe's Chicken Pilaf; Advises Disposal

The USDA issued a public health alert for a frozen chicken pilaf product after multiple complaints of rocks, urging consumers to discard or return the item.

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil, & Caramelized Onion Pilaf due to possible contamination with rocks.
The alert follows multiple consumer complaints, including one report of a dental injury, but no recall was requested as the product is no longer for sale.
Produced between November 1, 2023, and January 19, 2024, the affected product was distributed to Trader Joe's stores nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased the product are advised not to consume it and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
For questions or to report a problem, consumers can contact the producer, Mama Vicky’s, or use the USDA's resources including the Meat and Poultry Hotline and the Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.

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