USDA Issues Health Alert Over Bone Fragments in Wegmans Nuggets

Photo of the front packaging of the affected wegman's nuggets

Key Takeaways

  • A USDA alert warns that Wegmans frozen chicken nuggets may contain bone fragments

  • The affected nuggets were sold in several states but are no longer available in stores

  • Check your freezers and discard the product immediately if found

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- If you have a bag of Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets in your freezer, you may want to check the label before your next meal.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert over concerns that some packages may contain bone fragments.

The alert, issued Jan. 27, applies to 46-ounce packages of “Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat” produced on Aug. 26, 2024.

The best-if-used-by date is Aug. 26, 2025, and the code “P-33944” is printed inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Photo of the back packaging of the affected product
Photo of the back packaging of the affected Wegmans Breaded Chicken Nuggets

While no recall has been issued -- since the product is no longer available for sale -- FSIS officials warn that some packages could still be folks' homes.

“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers,” the advisory said. “Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.”

The affected nuggets were distributed to Wegmans locations in Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

FSIS issued the alert after Wegmans received numerous complaints from consumers about bone fragments in the nuggets. So far, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries.

More information

To receive information about product recalls, safety alerts and market withdrawals, visit the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

SOURCES: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, health alert, Jan. 27, 2025; NBC News

What This Means For You

If you buy Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets, check your freezer to see if you have the affected lot. Do not eat them.

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