Recovery of chicken nugget after possible salmonella contamination

Compliments branded chicken nuggets were recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

The popular frozen food is sold in almost every Canadian province except Quebec. They are uncooked breaded chicken chops that come in a 1.5 kg package.

The recall was triggered during an investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency into an outbreak of foodborne illness. On February 25, Sofina Foods Inc. recalled the Crisp & Delicious brand chicken breast nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination.

CIFA notes that other products may be withdrawn while the agency continues its food safety investigation.

The codes in the package are read 2019 JL 18 on the outer packaging and 1998M in the inner packaging. They also have a UPC number of 0 55742 336900.

Consumers should not eat the product taken from the photos shown below. If you think you are getting sick from eating a withdrawn product, contact your doctor.

Chicken Nugget Recall

Food contaminated with Salmonella it may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems can contract severe and sometimes fatal infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include severe arthritis.