Conagra Brands, Inc., a Marshall, MO establishment, has recalled approximately 245,366 pounds of frozen chicken strips entree products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of plastic, according to USDA’S Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The frozen chicken strips entrees were produced on June 20, 2023, July 11, 2023, and July 17, 2023. The following products subject to recall are:

• 8.9-oz. carton containing one entree of “BANQUET CHICKEN STRIPS MEAL” with best if used by “DEC 11 2024,” “JAN 01 2025,” or “JAN 07 2025” and lot numbers 5009317120, 5009319220, or 5009319820 located on the side of the carton

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number “EST. P-9” printed on the side of the carton. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide and were also sold online.

The mistake was discovered when the firm notified FSIS that it received a consumer complaint of plastic in the chicken strip portion of the product, resulting in an oral injury associated with consuming it.

FSIS has not yet received additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.  

FSIS is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ 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.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to ensure that the product is no longer available to consumers. The retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website when available.

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