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# Maryland Firm Recalls Fresh, Raw Chicken Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/recalls_fresh_raw_chicken_products_096140913/
- Published: 2014-09-06T22:13:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:29:56.000Z
- Description: Perdue Food LLC is recalling about 720 pounds of fresh whole young chickens after a worker turned the wrong valve and ran potable water instead of chill water through the chiller. Nine cases reached commerce in four northeastern states; no reactions have been reported.
- Author: Food Consumer
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## News Release

### Maryland Firm Recalls Fresh, Raw Chicken Products Due To Possible Processing Flaw

**Class II Recall056-2014**

**Health Risk: LowSep 6, 2014**

Congressional and Public Affairs  
Richard J. McIntire   
(202) 720-9113

**WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2014** – Perdue Food LLC, a Salisbury, MD establishment, is recalling approximately 720 pounds of raw, fresh chicken products because they may have experienced a processing deviation in temperature during production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. 

The products subject to the recall include:

- 80-lb. cardboard boxes, containing approximately 28, 2.5-lb. ice-packed, sealed packages of “COOKIN’ GOOD WHOLE YOUNG CHICKENS” with giblets and necks.

The products were produced Sept. 3, 2014 and then shipped to a New York distributor for re-sale and foodservice use in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The packages bear the establishment number “P-764” on the box.

The company discovered the problem when a plant employee checking whole bird temperatures noticed variations in the product. Upon further investigation it was found that a plant worker turned the wrong water valve, using potable water instead of chill water in the system’s chiller. The company notified FSIS of the incident. Product found in the firm’s warehouse was destroyed. However nine cases inadvertently shipped into commerce.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. 

Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Perdue Consumer Affairs at 800-4Perdue (800-473-7383). Media with questions about the recall may contact Joe Forsthoffer at (410) 341- 2556.

Consumers with food safety questions can “Ask Karen,” the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at [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 l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

| **USDA Recall Classifications** |                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Class I**                     | This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. |
| **Class II**                    | This is a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.                               |
| **Class III**                   | This is a situation where the use of the product will not cause adverse health consequences.                                                                    |

*Last Modified Sep 06, 2014*