Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Chicken Breast Nugget Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Pilgrim's Pride recalls 59,800 lbs of chicken breast nuggets from May 2020 due to possible rubber contamination. Consumers urged not to eat and dispose of products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically flexible rubber material
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What happened, in plain English
Pilgrim's Pride is recalling chicken breast nuggets that may contain flexible rubber material. This could pose a risk of choking or injury if swallowed. Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275250-pilgrim-s-pride-chicken-nuggets-recall-possible-rubber-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275250-pilgrim-s-pride-chicken-nuggets-recall-possible-rubber-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #014-2020
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“Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Nuggets Recall: Possible Rubber Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275250-pilgrim-s-pride-chicken-nuggets-recall-possible-rubber-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #014-2020 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pilgrims-pride-corporation-recalls-chicken-breast-nugget-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken nuggets may contain small pieces of flexible rubber that could be swallowed, leading to choking or internal injury. The hazard was discovered after a consumer reported finding rubber pieces in the product.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Pilgrim's Pride chicken breast nuggets with a Best-By date of 06 MAY 2021 and lot code 0127. People in Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Texas are most at risk as these products were shipped there.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Best-By date of 06 MAY 2021 and lot code 0127 on the retail package. Products shipped to Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, or Texas are affected.
- Brand
Pilgrim's Pride- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Do not consume the recalled chicken breast nuggets. Discard or return them to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Look for a Best-By date of 06 MAY 2021 and lot code 0127 on the retail package. Products shipped to Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, or Texas are affected.
What should I do with the recalled products?
Discard or return the products to the place of purchase.
Contact Pilgrim's Pride
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pilgrim's Pride to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 014-2020 — Pilgrim's Pride Pilgrim's Pride Hello, I own a Pilgrim's Pride that is covered by recall 014-2020 from Pilgrim's Pride. 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 #014-2020 (June 28, 2020)
- 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.