Canteen/Covenco Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breaded Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
USDA FSIS recalls 1,778 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken tenders with undeclared milk (whey) allergen. Consumers urged not to consume. Products sold in MD, NJ, NY, PA vending machines from Sept 7-10, 2018.
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misbranding and undeclared allergens
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What happened, in plain English
Canteen/Covenco is recalling ready-to-eat breaded chicken tenders that may contain undeclared milk (whey) allergen. This misbranding could cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275877-canteen-covenco-breaded-chicken-tenders-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275877-canteen-covenco-breaded-chicken-tenders-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #086-2018
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“Canteen/Covenco Breaded Chicken Tenders: Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275877-canteen-covenco-breaded-chicken-tenders-misbranding-and-undeclared-allergens-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #086-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/canteencovenco-recalls-ready-eat-breaded-chicken-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain milk (whey) that was not listed on the label. This undeclared allergen could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to milk. The misbranding means consumers might unknowingly eat a product that contains a known allergen.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased these chicken tenders from vending machines in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania between September 7 and October 4, 2018. People with milk allergies are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 6 oz. clear plastic pouches labeled 'FRESH TO YOU, Breaded Chicken Tenders w/ BBQ Sauce' with case code 1077 and expiration dates from September 14-October 5, 2018. Also check for 'FRESH TO YOU, Breaded Chicken Tenders w/ Hot Sauce' with case code 6141 and expiration dates from September 16-October 7, 2018.
- Brand
Canteen/Covenco- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Do not consume the recalled breaded chicken tenders that may contain undeclared milk (whey) allergen.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed reports of allergic reactions?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
What is the expiration date range for the recalled products?
The products have expiration dates ranging from September 14-October 5, 2018 for BBQ sauce items and September 16-October 7, 2018 for hot sauce items.
Where were these products sold?
The products were shipped to vending machines in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Contact Canteen/Covenco
We’ve drafted a message you can send Canteen/Covenco to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 086-2018 — Canteen/Covenco Canteen/Covenco Hello, I own a Canteen/Covenco that is covered by recall 086-2018 from Canteen/Covenco. 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 #086-2018 (October 5, 2018)
- 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.
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