The US Department of Agriculture has put out a health alert for Private Selection’s Chicken Breast. It is currently sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer retail outlets in 9 states.
The US Department of Agriculture has put out a health alert for Private Selection’s Chicken Breast. It is currently sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer retail outlets in 9 states. Image: Social Media
Private Selection’s Chicken Breast Health Alert: This morning, the US Department of Agriculture put out a health alert for Private Selection’s Chicken Breast. This is because it contains an undisclosed egg allergen.
Private Selection’s Chicken Breast Health Alert: The Details of the Alert
The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) recently issued a public health alert over Private Selection’s Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
The product is sold in 21 ounce vacuum packed packages and has an expiry date of today (28 June, 2026). It also has a lot code of “15326A” and an establishment number of “P-45288B”.
Private Selection’s Chicken Breast Health Alert: Why Did the Alert Happen?
The health alert happened because of misbranding. The packages of the Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts contain eggs, but they have not been listed on the alert. Hence, it poses a serious risk to people with egg allergies.
USDA’s Rules for Undisclosed Ingredients
The Food Safety and Inspection Service of USDA has strict rules for undisclosed ingredients. Such products are treated as misbranded and become eligible for a public health alert or Class I product recall.
Private Selection’s Chicken Breast Health Alert: List of Affected States
The product is currently sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer retail outlets in the following 9 states:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Oregon
- Washington
Consumer Advisory: How to Check If Yours is Affected?
To check if your package of the Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts is among the affected ones, check the back label of ingredients as well as the lot code.
In case of a match don’t panic as the return process is extremely hassle free. Just bring the packet to the customer service counter and state why you would like to return (in this case, the presence of the egg allergen). Then, the Kroger or Fred Meyer store will provide you with a full reimbursement.
Disclaimer: The information taken in this article is sourced from the public domain. The Sunday Guardian won’t be responsible for any discrepancies.
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