> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Georgia Firm Recalls Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets Due To Misbranding And Undeclared Wheat
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/georgia_firm_recalls_gluten-free_chicken_nuggets_0118131024/
- Published: 2013-01-18T23:23:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T13:51:11.000Z
- Description: King's Delight of Gainesville, Ga. is recalling about 1,572 pounds of Applegate Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets that contain wheat, an allergen not declared on the label. The 8-oz cartons went to stores in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon and Washington; no reactions have been reported.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Alerts, Shopping, #vivvo-import

8-oz. cartons of “APPLEGATE® Naturals Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets.”

Recall Release **CLASS I RECALL**  

**HEALTH RISK: HIGH**  
FSIS-RC-003-2013  
Congressional and Public Affairs  
Catherine Cochran  
(202) 720-9113  
  
**WASHINGTON, Jan 18, 2013 –**King’s Delight, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,572 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets labeled as gluten-free because they contain wheat, a known allergen that is not declared on the label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  
  
The product subject to recall include: \[[Labels](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News%5F&%5FEvents/Recall%5F003%5F2013%5FRelease/index.asp?ref=foodconsumer.org#labels)\]

  
The establishment number “P-2617” can be found printed on the side of each carton. The products were packaged on Sept. 19, 2012\. The lot number “210864” and the best before date “08/28/13” are printed on each carton’s side panel. The UPC code “25317-00556” is printed on the back of each carton. The products were distributed to retail stores in Indiana, Maryland, Oregon and Washington. Consumers who purchased these products should return them to the store for a full refund.  
  
The firm notified FSIS of the problem after a consumer familiar with the product noted a color difference. Upon investigation, it was determined that chicken nuggets containing wheat were mislabeled on Sept. 19, 2012\. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illness or adverse reactions due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an illness or adverse reaction should contact a physician.   
  
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to ensure that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at[www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS\_Recalls/ Open\_Federal\_Cases/index.asp](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS%5FRecalls/Open%5FFederal%5FCases/index.asp?ref=foodconsumer.org).   
  
Consumers with questions regarding the recall should contact Gerry Clarkson, Applegate Consumer Affairs Specialist, at (800) 587-5858\. Media with questions regarding the recall should contact Joe Forsthoffer at (410) 251-0363\.   
  
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at[www.AskKaren.gov](http://www.askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org) or via smartphone at [m.askkaren.gov](http://m.askkaren.gov/?ref=foodconsumer.org). "Ask Karen" live chat services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. For information on how to report a problem with a meat, poultry or processed egg product to FSIS at any time, visit[www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS\_Recalls/ Problems\_With\_Food\_Products](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS%5FRecalls/Problems%5FWith%5FFood%5FProducts?ref=foodconsumer.org). # Labels