Cagle?s recalls almost 1 million pounds of giblets due to possible adulteration

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On March 14, 2008, Cagle?s Inc. recalled about 943,000 pounds of various fresh and frozen poultry giblets and fresh carcasses with giblets inserted because they may be adulterated due to improper disposition of the giblets.

The following products are included in the recall:

  • 13-lb. bulk packages of “Cagle’s MRB BREADED GIZZARDS.” Each label bears a product code of “49113.”
  • Bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN GIZZARDS.” Each label bears a product code of “61913,” “61914” or “61915.”
  • 50-lb. bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN LIVERS.” Each label bears a product code of “62150.”
  • Bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN LIVERS.” Each label bears a product code of “62921,” “62924” or “62931.”
  • 13-lb. bulk packages of “OUR PREMIUM DELI PRE-BREADED CHICKEN LIVERS.” Each label bears a product code of “12210.”
  • 13-lb. bulk packages of “OUR PREMIUM DELI PRE-BREADED CHICKEN GIZZARDS.” Each label bears a product code of “21210.”
  • 40-lb. bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN HEARTS.” Each label bears a product code of “69934” or “69938.”
  • 33-lb. bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN SKINLESS NECKS.” Each label bears a product code of “63191.”
  • 33-lb. bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKEN SKINLESS NECKS.” Each label bears a product code of “63005.”
  • Bulk packages of “Cagle’s FRYING CHICKENS WITH SKINLESS NECKS.” Each label bears a product code of “39003.”

Shipping packages for each of the recalled giblets products have the establishment number ?P-548? inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were produced on various dates between December 3, 2007 and March 12, 2008. They were distributed to institutions and restaurants nationwide.

Consumers who have questions about the giblets recall can ?Ask Karen,? the Food Safety and Inspection Service virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. Customers may also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Source: ?Alabama Firm Recalls Poultry Giblets That May Be Adulterated,? US Department of Agriculture Press Release, March 14, 2008.

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