More Than 2,000 Pounds of Chicken Recalled Nationwide
Updated: Jul. 08, 2024
Americans with a taste for ethnic flavors will want to be aware of this warning on two products that are typically stored in the freezer before they go in the oven or pan.
It’s the season for family meal gatherings and lean, high-protein meals—but if you shop in the freezer section or at international grocers, a manufacturer is recalling two ready-to-eat chicken products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), importer Al-Safa US LLC is recalling “approximately 2,010 pounds” of two products:
- 12.1 oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Charcoal Grilled Chicken Seekh Kebab Grilled, Minced, Chicken Patty Kebab” with a best-by date of Nov. 30, 2025 and “0605404” on a sticker on the outside of the package.
- 14.11 oz. cardboard box package containing “Al Safa Halal Fully Cooked Chicken Chapli Kebab Seasoned Chicken Patty” with a best-by date of Nov. 30, 2025 and “0605416” printed on a sticker on the outside of the package.
FSIS observed the potential presence of Listeria during routine product testing. The products were manufactured in Canada on June 5 and distributed to retail locations across the US on June 13 and June 21. You can also identify the products by the number “866” inside the Canadian mark of inspection. Images of the recalled products’ labels can be seen here.
FSIS urges customers with these products in their freezers to throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. You can also contact Al-Safa US LLC by calling 800-268-8174.
This has been categorized as a Class I Recall, which, according to the FDA, means this is “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
| What Each FDA Recall Classification Means | |
| Class I Recall | “A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” |
| Class II Recall | “A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” |
| Class III Recall | “A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.” |
According to the Cleveland Clinic, eating food contaminated with Listeria can cause fever, chills, headache, nausea, diarrhea, convulsions and more. It can also be life-threatening for people who are 65 years or older, people who are pregnant or people with compromised immune systems. If you recently ate something contaminated with Listeria and are experiencing potential symptoms, be sure to talk to your doctor immediately.
Originally Published: July 08, 2024
