Public Health Alert: Wegmans Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets May Contain Bone Fragments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically bone fragments.
Product Information
The frozen, fully cooked breaded chicken breast nugget product was produced on August 26, 2024. The following product is subject to the public health alert:
- 46-oz. plastic packages containing “Wegmans FAMILY PACK FULLY COOKED Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat” and a best if used by date 08 26 25, located on the back of the packaging next to the barcode in the lower right corner.
- The product bears establishment number “P-33944” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
Distribution and Notification
This item was produced solely for Wegmans Food Markets and distributed to retail locations in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. FSIS was notified of the issue after Wegmans received multiple consumer complaints of bone fragments in the frozen fully cooked breaded chicken breast nugget product.
Consumer Action
There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Contact Information
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the public health alert can contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
Conclusion
The public health alert is an important step to ensure consumer safety and prevent potential harm from consuming contaminated products. Consumers are advised to take immediate action and dispose of the affected product or return it to the place of purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the issue with Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets?
A: The products may contain bone fragments, which can pose a risk to consumer safety.
Q: What is the affected product?
A: The affected product is 46-oz. plastic packages containing “Wegmans FAMILY PACK FULLY COOKED Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat” and a best if used by date 08 26 25.
Q: Where was the product distributed?
A: The product was distributed to retail locations in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Q: What should I do if I have purchased this product?
A: Do not consume the product. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
Q: How can I contact Wegmans for more information?
A: Consumers and members of the media can contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
