• 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican…
Recalled by Wegmans Food Markets
Meat & poultry recall
Wegmans Food Markets
Public Health Alert
The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) has issued a public health alert for • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican… from Wegmans Food Markets. The alert was issued on August 25, 2023. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
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 • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican…. The company behind the recall is Wegmans Food Markets. The USDA describes the product as: “• 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican jerk style Chicken Thighs” with a use by date of “9/6/23.” ; • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican jerk style Chicken Breast Cutlets” with a use by date of “9/6/…”
Why was • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican… recalled?
According to the USDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade i….” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican…, 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 Wegmans Food Markets or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania. 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
- Date reported
- August 25, 2023
- Recall started
- August 25, 2023
- Distributed in
- Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade in the chicken products may contain milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label.Show full text ▾
Misbranding, Unreported Allergens. WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for Wegmans Jamaican Jerk-style, raw, marinated chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The marinade in the chicken products may contain milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers with allergies to milk, soy, and wheat are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. The raw, Jamaican Jerk-style chicken products were produced on August 16, 2023. The following products are subject to the public health alert [ view labels ]: 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican jerk style Chicken Thighs” with a use by date of “9/6/23.” 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican jerk style Chicken Breast Cutlets” with a use by date of “9/6/23.” The products subject to the public health alert bear the establishment number “EST. P-7567” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it identified an equipment malfunction that may have led to potential cross-contamination with milk, soy, and wheat, known allergens, which are not declared on the product labels. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider. FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers and members of the media with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Wegmans Customer Care at 1-800-934-6267. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also 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 • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican… recalled?+
According to the USDA: Misbranding, Unreported Allergens.
How serious is this recall?+
Public Health Alert. The USDA issued a public health alert to warn consumers about this product. This is used when a recall was not requested or is not possible — for example, when the product is no longer being sold — but people may still have it at home.
What should I do if I have • 1-lb. vacuum-packed plastic packages containing “Wegmans jamaican…?+
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-PHA-082523-02. Information last synced from the FDA on July 6, 2026.