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Fast Classics Chicken Sold at Walmart Recalled, Some Sold in Missouri Locations

The Advance Pierre Foods packages of chicken fried chicken breasts distributed to Walmart stores may contain metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

Advance Pierre Foods based out of Enid, Oklahoma is recalling approximately 1,200 pounds of chicken fried chicken breasts that may contain small pieces of metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The USDA made the call after it was discovered a metal tool fell into a meat grinder.

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The chicken breasts being recalled were packaged and shipped before all corrective actions could be taken, according to authorities.

The USDA and the company said they have received no reports of injury.

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Walmart has also posted the recall information on its corporate website.

According to the USDA, the meat was distributed to a number of states, including Missouri.

The following products are included in the recall: 

  • 22.75-oz. pouches of Fast Classics Chicken Fried Chicken Breasts
  • Cases containing 6, 22.75-oz pouches Fast Classics Chicken Fried Chicken Breasts

More details and the "best by" date can be found here.

Consumers are advised to call Advance Pierre Consumer Affairs at (855) 328-8888 with questions about the recall.

The company said the stores in Missouri where the chicken was pulled from shelves are the Walmart stores in Springfield, Joplin, Carthage, Neosho, Monett, Webb City, Aurora, Republic and Nixa.

To read additional Consumer Alert articles see:

  • Recall: Nestle NESQUIK Chocolate Powder Recalled for Salmonella
  • General Motors Recalls the Chevy Cruze due to Risk of Engine Fires


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