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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published February 1, 2019

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Recalls Breaded Popcorn Chicken Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

USDA recalls 58,020 pounds of Pilgrim's Pride breaded chicken products that may contain rubber. Consumers urged not to eat these items and dispose of or return them.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #010-2019Meat & poultryPilgrim's Pride ›
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What happened, in plain English

Pilgrim's Pride is recalling breaded popcorn chicken products that may contain rubber. This contamination could cause injury if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using these products immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275927-pilgrim-s-pride-breaded-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-rubber-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275927-pilgrim-s-pride-breaded-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-rubber-contamination · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #010-2019

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“Pilgrim's Pride Breaded Popcorn Chicken Recall: Possible Rubber Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275927-pilgrim-s-pride-breaded-popcorn-chicken-recall-possible-rubber-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #010-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pilgrims-pride-corporation-recalls-breaded-popcorn-chicken-products-due-possible).

Why it’s dangerous

The products may contain rubber fragments that could cause injury if ingested. The hazard was discovered after a consumer complaint about white rubber in the products.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Pilgrim's Pride breaded popcorn chicken products with the specific lot codes and use-by dates mentioned in the recall. People who have these items in their freezers are at highest risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 20-lb. boxes with 8 clear bags of uncooked popcorn style chicken breast chunks with rib meat. Look for use-by dates of January 10, 2019 and lot codes starting with 9004101000 through 9004101022.

  • Brand
    Pilgrim's Pride
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Now

    Discard or return the recalled products to the place of purchase immediately.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

What products are affected?

20-lb. boxes of uncooked popcorn style chicken breast chunks with rib meat that have a use-by date of January 10, 2019 and lot codes 9004101000 through 9004101022.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Look for the specific lot codes and use-by date mentioned in the recall description.

Is there a risk of injury from eating these products?

Yes, the products may contain rubber fragments that could cause injury if consumed.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Pilgrim's Pride to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 010-2019 — Pilgrim's Pride Pilgrim's Pride

Hello,

I own a Pilgrim's Pride that is covered by recall 010-2019 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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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 #010-2019 (February 1, 2019)
  • 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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