Recall: Main Street & Packer Ave Chicken Salad Undeclared Milk
Packer Avenue Foods recalls ~9,690 lbs of chicken salad due to undeclared milk allergen. Check use-by dates and discard or return immediately.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Packer Avenue Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 9,690 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken salad because the product may contain undeclared milk. The issue stems from cracker meal used in the recipe that potentially contained milk, which was not listed on the label. While there have been no confirmed adverse reactions reported, individuals with milk allergies are at risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275723-recall-main-street-packer-ave-chicken-salad-undeclared-milk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275723-recall-main-street-packer-ave-chicken-salad-undeclared-milk · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #069-2017
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“Recall: Main Street & Packer Ave Chicken Salad Undeclared Milk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275723-recall-main-street-packer-ave-chicken-salad-undeclared-milk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #069-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/packer-avenue-foods-inc.-recalls-ready-eat-chicken-salad-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The product label did not declare milk, a known allergen, because the cracker meal ingredient potentially contained it. Consuming undeclared milk can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased 5-lb plastic tubs of chicken salad from wholesale locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between May 17 and May 26, 2017. Individuals with milk allergies are specifically at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 5-lb plastic tubs labeled "MAIN STREET BRAND CHICKEN SALAD WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN" or "PACKER AVENAGE FOODS CHICKEN SALAD WITH WHITE MEAT CHICKEN." Check the Use By dates: June 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 19. The package should bear establishment number P-19977 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Main Street / Packer Avenue Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the chicken salad if it matches the description and dates above.
Discard or return the item
Throw away the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia”
States: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone gotten sick from this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of the recall announcement.
Who should I contact for more information?
You can contact company president Robert Rubin at 215-271-0300 or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854).
Contact Main Street / Packer Avenue Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Main Street / Packer Avenue Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 069-2017 — Main Street / Packer Avenue Foods Recall: Main Street & Packer Ave Chicken Salad Undeclared Milk Hello, I own a Recall: Main Street & Packer Ave Chicken Salad Undeclared Milk that is covered by recall 069-2017 from Main Street / Packer Avenue Foods. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #069-2017 (June 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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