The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Olymel, based in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada, have issued a voluntary recall for Swiss Chalet-brand chicken breast nuggets due to potential contamination with pieces of bone. Food contaminated with bone or other material has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
How the potential presence of bone in the recalled product has not been announced by the company.
This recall is classified as a Class 2 recall, meaning that there is a moderate risk that consuming food may lead to a short-term or non-life threatening health problem.
Distribution
The impacted product was distributed nationwide across Canada.
Product Details
- Brand – Swiss Chalet
- Product – Chicken breast nuggets
- Size – 700 grams
- UPC Code – 066701011479
- Other Codes – BB 2025 SE 07 and BB 2025 SE 26
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their freezers to see if they have the recalled product.
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 material.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, or distribute them.
The product should be returned to the place of purchase or should be disposed of immediately.
Consumers with additional questions or concerns can contact the CFIA by phone toll free in Canada or the United States at 800-442-2342 or by email at [email protected].
Health Risks
The recall notice did not say if there have been any reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted 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 bone or other foreign material 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 recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
Commenting on this article, the nation’s leading food poisoning lawyer said, “Because this product may be targeted towards children it is especially important that consumers check their homes and immediately discontinue use.”
