The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall by Markham, Ontario, Canada-based Sofina Foods Inc. of Pizza Flavored Chicken Nuggets due to contamination with plastic pieces. Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
The recall notice did not specify how the plastic pieces in the affected product were discovered.
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed to retail locations nationwide across Canada.
Product Details
- Product – Pizza Flavored Chicken Nuggets
- Size – 1.3 kg
- Packaging – Plastic bag
- Best Before Date – July 25, 2025
- Code – EST 374
- UPC Code – 0 60249 00973 8
Commercial Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination by foreign objects.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The recall notice did not state whether or not the product could be returned to the place of purchase so they should be thrown away immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the CFIA by phone at 800-442-2342 toll free in either Canada or the United States or by email at [email protected].
Health Risks
The recall notice did not state whether or not there have been any illnesses or injuries in connection with the recalled chicken product. Any consumer who has been exposed to the affected product, and is experiencing sickness or injury, should contact their medical provider immediately.
Food contaminated with foreign objects has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
Commenting on this article, one national food poisoning lawyer said, “ Ingesting plastic pieces of any kind can be extremely hazardous to one’s health. I strongly urge any consumer in possession of the recalled product to discontinue use and to throw it away immediately.”
