• 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE…
Recalled by Wayne Farms LLC
Meat & poultry recall
Wayne Farms LLC
Class I — most serious
There is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.
Wayne Farms LLC has recalled • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE…, according to data published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS). The recall was reported on December 7, 2023 and was initiated on December 7, 2023. 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 • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE…, with approximately Approximately 855 pounds of recalled product recovered affected. The company behind the recall is Wayne Farms LLC. The USDA describes the product as: “• 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST” with lot codes of 3723289239002 and 3723289239003 with USE BY: 01/14/24 on the label.”
Why was • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,377 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced toda….”
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE…, 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 Wayne Farms LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in multiple areas. 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
- December 7, 2023
- Recall started
- December 7, 2023
Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,377 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE chicken breast items were produced on October 16, 2023.Show full text ▾
Processing Defect. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2023 – Wayne Farms, LLC, a Decatur, Ala. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,377 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken breast products that may be undercooked, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE chicken breast items were produced on October 16, 2023. The following product is subject to recall [ view labels ]: 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST” with lot codes of 3723289239002 and 3723289239003 with USE BY: 01/14/24 on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20214” on the case label. These items were shipped to distributor locations in Illinois for further distribution to food service locations. The problem was discovered when the firm received a customer complaint that the RTE chicken product appeared to be undercooked. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional or restaurant refrigerators or freezers. Restaurants and institutions are urged not to serve these products. 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 lists will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls . Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Frank Singleton, Media and Public Relations at Wayne Farms, LLC, at 678-316-4237 or FES01@ATT.net . Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Jenny Ball, Director of Customer Care at Wayne Farms, LLC, at 678-450-3152 or jenny.ball@waynesanderson.com . Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) 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 • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Processing Defect.
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 • 9-lb. cardboard boxes containing 12 packs of 3 “CHEF’S LINE FIRE…?+
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-062-2023. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.