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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published September 2, 2023

ConAgra Brands Inc. Recalls Banquet Brand Frozen Chicken Strips Entree Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

ConAgra recalls frozen chicken strips entrees from 2023 with possible plastic contamination. Consumers are urged not to eat these products and should discard or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #040-2023Meat & poultryConAgra Brands ›
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What happened, in plain English

ConAgra is recalling approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entrees that may contain plastic pieces. This recall is due to a consumer complaint that caused an oral injury after eating the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275003-conagra-banquet-frozen-chicken-strips-recall-possible-plastic-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275003-conagra-banquet-frozen-chicken-strips-recall-possible-plastic-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #040-2023

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“ConAgra Banquet Frozen Chicken Strips Recall: Possible Plastic Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275003-conagra-banquet-frozen-chicken-strips-recall-possible-plastic-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #040-2023 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/conagra-brands-inc--recalls-banquet-brand-frozen-chicken-strips-entree-due-possible).

Why it’s dangerous

The product may contain pieces of plastic that can cause oral injuries when consumed. This was discovered after a consumer reported plastic in the chicken strips leading to an injury.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased these frozen chicken strips entrees between June 20 and July 17, 2023, are affected. People who ate the product and experienced an oral injury are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products labeled 'BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL' with best by dates from December 11, 2024 to January 7, 2025 and lot numbers 5009317120, 5009319220, or 5009319820.

  • Brand
    ConAgra Brands
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop using it now

    Discard or return the recalled frozen chicken strips entrees to avoid potential plastic contamination.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, the product may contain plastic pieces that can cause oral injuries. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Discard or return the product to the place of purchase to avoid potential harm.

How was this contamination discovered?

The problem was discovered after a consumer reported plastic in the chicken strips, which resulted in an oral injury.

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Contact ConAgra Brands

We’ve drafted a message you can send ConAgra Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 040-2023 — ConAgra Brands ConAgra Brands

Hello,

I own a ConAgra Brands that is covered by recall 040-2023 from ConAgra Brands.

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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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 #040-2023 (September 2, 2023)
  • 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.
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