Empire Kosher Poultry Inc. Recalls Chicken Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls Empire Kosher poultry products from Nov. 2017 due to possible metal contamination. Consumers urged not to consume these items.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with extraneous materials, specifically metal
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What happened, in plain English
Empire Kosher is recalling chicken products that may contain metal fragments. This could cause injury if the metal is swallowed or cuts the mouth or throat. Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275777-empire-kosher-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275777-empire-kosher-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #119-2017
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“Empire Kosher Chicken Products Recall: Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275777-empire-kosher-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #119-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/empire-kosher-poultry-inc.-recalls-chicken-products-due-possible-extraneous-material).
Why it’s dangerous
Metal fragments can be swallowed and cause cuts or injuries in the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. The contamination was discovered during routine checks by an employee who found metal in chicken breasts.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Empire Kosher chicken breast products with specific case codes and sell-by dates listed in the recall notice. People who eat these products risk injury from metal fragments.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless' with specific case codes (46375, 7488, 7598, 92615, 7888) and sell-by dates between November 14-17, 2017.
- Brand
Empire Kosher- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Discard or return the recalled chicken products 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 injuries or illness have been reported from consumption of these products.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Look for products labeled 'Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless' with specific case codes and sell-by dates from November 14-17, 2017.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard or return the product to the place of purchase immediately.
Contact Empire Kosher
We’ve drafted a message you can send Empire Kosher to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 119-2017 — Empire Kosher Empire Kosher Hello, I own a Empire Kosher that is covered by recall 119-2017 from Empire Kosher. 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 #119-2017 (November 9, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.