National Steak and Poultry Recalls Food Service Ready-To-Eat Chicken That May Be Undercooked
USDA FSIS recalls 17,439 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products from October 2016 due to possible undercooking, risking bacterial pathogens. No illnesses reported.
Lower-risk recall
adulteration because of possible undercooking, resulting in the potential survival of bacterial pathogens in the products
What happened, in plain English
National Steak and Poultry is recalling approximately 17,439 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be undercooked, potentially allowing bacterial pathogens to survive. This recall was initiated after a food service customer reported the product appeared undercooked in late November 2016. No confirmed illnesses have been reported from consuming these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275646-national-steak-and-poultry-recalls-undercooked-ready-to-eat-chicken.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275646-national-steak-and-poultry-recalls-undercooked-ready-to-eat-chicken · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #115-2016
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“National Steak and Poultry Recalls Undercooked Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275646-national-steak-and-poultry-recalls-undercooked-ready-to-eat-chicken. Based on USDA FSIS recall #115-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/national-steak-and-poultry-recalls-food-service-ready-eat-chicken-may-be-undercooked).
Why it’s dangerous
The chicken products may have been undercooked during production, allowing harmful bacteria to survive. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed, though no illnesses have been confirmed.
Who’s affected
Food service establishments that received these products between October 4-5, 2016, are most at risk. Consumers who received these items should check if they have the recalled products.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5 lb. bags labeled with lot code 100416 and case code 70020 (for National Steak and Poultry) or 702113 (for Hormel Natural Choice). These products were shipped to food service locations nationwide and should not be in consumer possession.
- Brand
National Steak and Poultry- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for lot code 100416 and case codes 70020 or 702113 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed illnesses from these products?
No confirmed reports of adverse health effects or illnesses have been reported.
How can I contact the recall team if I have questions?
Contact Mike Wilson, President of National Steak and Poultry, at (918) 274-8787.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the product labels for lot code 100416 and case codes 70020 or 702113. If you have these products, they should be discarded or returned.
Contact National Steak and Poultry
We’ve drafted a message you can send National Steak and Poultry to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 115-2016 — National Steak and Poultry National Steak and Poultry Hello, I own a National Steak and Poultry that is covered by recall 115-2016 from National Steak and Poultry. 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 #115-2016 (November 23, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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