Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Breast Nugget and Tender Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Perdue is recalling frozen chicken breast nuggets and tenders that may contain metal fragments. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with foreign material, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
Perdue is recalling approximately 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken breast nuggets and tenders that may contain metal fragments. This recall is due to consumer complaints about metal wire embedded in the products. The products were sold nationwide and online with specific best-by dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274934-perdue-recalls-chicken-nuggets-and-tenders-due-to-possible-metal.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274934-perdue-recalls-chicken-nuggets-and-tenders-due-to-possible-metal · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #024-2024
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“Perdue Recalls Chicken Nuggets and Tenders Due to Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274934-perdue-recalls-chicken-nuggets-and-tenders-due-to-possible-metal. Based on USDA FSIS recall #024-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/perdue-foods-llc-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-chicken-breast-nugget-and-tender-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain metal fragments, such as wire, which could cause injury if consumed. This hazard was discovered after consumer complaints about metal objects being embedded in the chicken products.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Perdue's frozen chicken breast nuggets or tenders with best-by dates of 03/23/25 are affected. Those who have these products in their freezers are at risk of potential injury from metal fragments.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS' or 'PERDUE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS' with a best-by date of 03/23/25. The products also have establishment number 'P-33944' on the back of the package.
- Brand
Perdue- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Discard or return the recalled chicken products to avoid potential injury from metal fragments.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
What products are being recalled?
Frozen chicken breast nuggets and tenders with best-by dates of 03/23/25, including Perdue Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS and PERDUE CHICKEN BREAST TENDERS.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for products with establishment number 'P-33944' on the back of the package and best-by dates of 03/23/25.
Is there a risk of serious injury?
The recall was initiated after consumer complaints about metal wire embedded in the products, but there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions.
Contact Perdue
We’ve drafted a message you can send Perdue to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 024-2024 — Perdue Perdue Hello, I own a Perdue that is covered by recall 024-2024 from Perdue. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #024-2024 (August 16, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.