Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals Recalled

Nestlé Prepared Foods Company is recalling frozen chicken meals that may contain foreign materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The following products are subject to recall:

• 9.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE PESTO CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA” brand frozen meals. Printed on each side of each package is a production code of “8280595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best Before MAY 2010.”
• 10.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN MEDITERRANEAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8231595912” or “8241595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2010”; a production code of “8263595912,” “8269595911” or “8274595912,” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2010”; or, a production code of “8291595912” or “8301595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2010.”
• 12.5-ounce packages of “LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN TUSCAN” brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of “8234595911” and a use-by date of “Best before SEP 2009”; a production code of “8253595911” or “8269595912” as well as a use-by date of “Best before OCT 2009”; or, a production code of “8292595911” or “8296595911” as well as a use-by date of “Best before NOV 2009.”

Each package also bears the USDA mark of inspection as well as the establishment number “EST P-9018.” The frozen chicken meals were distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

The company identified the foreign materials as small pieces of hard plastic. The problem was discovered after the company received consumer complaints and a report of one injury. Anyone concerned about an injury from consumption of the products should consult a medical professional.

Consumers with food safety questions can callthe toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) which is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.