Walmart Chicken Recalled Nationwide Due To Health Risk
Walmart chicken is being recalled nationwide due to a serious public health risk. The retail giant issued an urgent Walmart chicken recall for products sold in 28 states across the US. The recall affects roughly 6,000 pounds of chicken manufactured by Innovasian and distributed by Mountain View Packaging, LLC.
The products included in the Walmart chicken recall pertain solely to the frozen Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée by Innovasion. The recall was issued after consumers reported finding shrimp in the chicken dish. Shrimp was not listed on the packaging as an ingredient, nor was it disclosed as a potential allergen.
Mountain View Packaging did not detect the anomaly via its own quality control team. The issue was only made visible by consumers who noticed the unlisted shrimp contents. It was only then that the distributor moved to issue the urgent Walmart Chicken recall.
The Walmart chicken recall only affects the Crispy Chicken with Almonds frozen entrées that were packaged on November 17, 2022. Key product identifiers include the dish’s lot and UPC codes. The lot code is 22321-1, and the UPC is 695119120499. Consumers should also look for a best-eaten-by date listed as 05/24/2023. Entrees manufactured after this date are not currently listed as being a part of the Walmart chicken recall.
The product involved in the Walmart Chicken recall was widely distributed. Not only was it shipped out to Walmart locations in 28 states, but the list of all the stores that carried it is a lengthy 23 pages long. The states affected are as follows: Alaska, Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.
The full 23-page list of the specific stores that carried the product involved in the Walmart chicken recall can be found by clicking here. Exact store ID numbers, addresses, and phone numbers are listed within the document. If you believe that you have purchased this product and have a shellfish allergy, do not consume it. An allergy to shellfish can be exceedingly dangerous and can cause reactions as serious as anaphylaxis, which, if not treated quickly, can lead to death.
Other reactions that may occur in those with shellfish allergies if the product affected by the Walmart Chicken recall is consumed include hives, itchy red skin, swelling (particularly in the face), and trouble breathing. If you have consumed the affected product and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, medical assistance should be sought immediately. Thankfully, at the time of reporting, no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported.
That said, Mountain View Packaging is advising all Walmart stores that received the product to discontinue the sale of it and dispose of it immediately. Additionally, those who purchased the product can return it to the location where it was initially bought for a full refund. Alternatively, Those with specific questions and concerns related to the Walmart chicken recall can reach out to Mountain View Packaging directly via the number 208-344-1183.
