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Egg Allergy Risk: Chicken Label Error Sparks Urgent Alert
28 Jun
Summary
- A Private Selection chicken product has a labeling error regarding egg allergens.
- Affected products were sold in nine states, including Alabama and Washington.
- The mislabeling poses a serious risk to millions with egg allergies.
Federal food safety officials have announced an urgent public health alert concerning a Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts product. The alert was triggered by a labeling error where the packaging failed to list eggs as an allergen, a crucial omission for the approximately 2 million Americans with egg allergies. The affected packages bear a best-if-used-by date of June 28, 2026, lot code 15326A, and establishment number P-45288B.
This product was distributed to Kroger and Fred Meyer grocery stores in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington. While no allergic reactions had been reported as of the announcement, health officials emphasize the potential for severe reactions, ranging from hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Consumers are strongly advised to discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund. The manufacturer, FW Farms LLC, can be reached at [email protected] for further inquiries.
