• 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT…
Recalled by Case Farms, Processing
Meat & poultry recall
Case Farms, Processing
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Case Farms, Processing has recalled • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on October 29, 2022 and was initiated on October 29, 2022. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the USDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT…, with approximately 71,800 pounds recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Case Farms, Processing. The USDA describes the product as: “• 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATTIES BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT” with best by date “08/11/23,” establishment number “P-33901,” and lot code “3*2223**” in inkjet print on the back edge of the packaging as”
Why was • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2022 – Foster Farms, a Farmerville, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard clear pieces of plastic, the U.S. D….” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official USDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Case Farms, Processing or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Washington. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public USDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the USDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Completed
- Date reported
- October 29, 2022
- Recall started
- October 29, 2022
- Distributed in
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, Washington
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2022 – Foster Farms, a Farmerville, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard clear pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.Show full text ▾
Product Contamination. WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2022 – Foster Farms, a Farmerville, La. establishment, is recalling approximately 148,000 pounds of fully cooked frozen chicken breast patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically hard clear pieces of plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The fully cooked, frozen, breaded chicken breast patties were produced on Aug. 11, 2022. The following products are subject to recall [ view labels ]: 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATTIES BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT” with best by date “08/11/23,” establishment number “P-33901,” and lot code “3*2223**” in inkjet print on the back edge of the packaging as well as “7527899724” under the barcode. These items were shipped to Costco distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington, and may have been further distributed to Costco retail locations. The problem was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that it received consumer complaints reporting hard clear plastic embedded in fully cooked, frozen, breaded chicken breast patty products with a best by date of Aug. 11, 2023. There have been no confirmed reports of injury associated with consumption of this product, but FSIS believes the hard plastic pieces could be sharp and possibly cause an injury. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and retailers are urged not to sell them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Foster Farms Consumer Hotline at 1-800-338-8051 or info@fosterfarms.com . Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Ira Brill, Vice President of Communications, Foster Farms, at 209-394-6891. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov . For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ .What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Product Contamination.
How serious is this recall?+
Class I — most serious. There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
What should I do if I have • 80-oz. plastic bag packages containing 20 pieces of “CHICKEN PATT…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) data for this recall.
Recall number: USDA-040-2022. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.