Wegmans Recalls Frozen Chicken Nuggets Over Bone Fragment Concerns
The USDA issued a public health alert after multiple consumer complaints, urging customers to discard or return the affected products for refunds.
- Wegmans has recalled its 46-ounce Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets due to potential contamination with bone fragments.
- The affected products, produced on August 26, 2024, bear a 'Best If Used By' date of August 26, 2025, and establishment number 'P-33944.'
- The chicken nuggets were distributed to stores in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
- No injuries have been reported, but the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has advised consumers not to eat the product and to either discard it or return it for a full refund.
- This recall highlights the growing importance of food safety as private-label brands like Wegmans continue to gain popularity among consumers.