USDA Recalls Cooked Chicken in 4 States

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USDA Recalls Cooked Chicken in 4 States

WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 18 tons of cooked chicken prepared a little over a

week ago are being recalled by a Georgia company because they may be

contaminated with listeria, the Agriculture Department said.

The announcement said the potential problem was discovered when a private

laboratory reported a positive result for listeria monocytogenes on Wednesday.

USDA spokesman Matt Baun said the recall involved about 7,000 pounds of chicken

that could have gone to retailers and nearly 30,000 pounds that were placed in

cold storage.

The recall, by KD Acquisitions I Braselton, covers 14-pound boxes of ``Tyson,

Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Filet Fritters with Rib Meat, 3806'' and 20-pound

boxes of ``Spare Time, Fully Cooked, Chicken Breast Fillet Fritters with Rib

Meat, 3806,'' the USDA said Wednesday.

The chicken was produced on July 13 and distributed to warehouses in Georgia and

Arkansas, the statement said.

The company also is recalling 12-pound boxes of ``America's Choice, Fully

Cooked, Breaded Seasoned Chicken Nuggets, 07046'' with the codes ``4195P17933''

and ``P 17933,'' produced on July 13 and distributed to grocery stores in

land and New York.

Larry , president of KD Acquisitions, said Thursday that all of the

chicken that could pose a health problem had been located. ``It's not a consumer

issue of concern,'' said. ``This is a good example of how competent

reputable companies deal with issues that are of concern to consumers.''

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said staff members are searching

the state's grocery stores and distribution centers to make sure none of the

recalled chicken could reach the public.

The USDA said there had been no reports of illness associated with consumption

of the chicken products.

Health officials say listeriosis, caused by eating listeria-tainted food,

results in a higher rate of hospitalization than any other food borne illness.

Pregnant women, the elderly and those with weak immune systems are at the

highest risk.

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hmm...

see.. my neurosis does pay off.. LOL

I refuse to buy " already cooked " stuff like that.. scares me.

USDA Recalls Cooked Chicken in 4 States

USDA Recalls Cooked Chicken in 4 States

WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 18 tons of cooked chicken prepared a little over a

week ago are being recalled by a Georgia company because they may be

contaminated with listeria, the Agriculture Department said.

The announcement said the potential problem was discovered when a private

laboratory reported a positive result for listeria monocytogenes on Wednesday.

USDA spokesman Matt Baun said the recall involved about 7,000 pounds of chicken

that could have gone to retailers and nearly 30,000 pounds that were placed in

cold storage.

The recall, by KD Acquisitions I Braselton, covers 14-pound boxes of ``Tyson,

Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Filet Fritters with Rib Meat, 3806'' and 20-pound

boxes of ``Spare Time, Fully Cooked, Chicken Breast Fillet Fritters with Rib

Meat, 3806,'' the USDA said Wednesday.

The chicken was produced on July 13 and distributed to warehouses in Georgia

and Arkansas, the statement said.

The company also is recalling 12-pound boxes of ``America's Choice, Fully

Cooked, Breaded Seasoned Chicken Nuggets, 07046'' with the codes ``4195P17933''

and ``P 17933,'' produced on July 13 and distributed to grocery stores in

land and New York.

Larry , president of KD Acquisitions, said Thursday that all of the

chicken that could pose a health problem had been located. ``It's not a consumer

issue of concern,'' said. ``This is a good example of how competent

reputable companies deal with issues that are of concern to consumers.''

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said staff members are searching

the state's grocery stores and distribution centers to make sure none of the

recalled chicken could reach the public.

The USDA said there had been no reports of illness associated with consumption

of the chicken products.

Health officials say listeriosis, caused by eating listeria-tainted food,

results in a higher rate of hospitalization than any other food borne illness.

Pregnant women, the elderly and those with weak immune systems are at the

highest risk.

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Version: 6.0.721 / Virus Database: 477 - Release Date: 7/16/2004