Weis Markets Recalls Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Undeclared Allergen

WASHINGTON - Weis Markets, Inc, a Sunbury, Penn., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,852 pounds of stuffed chicken breast products because they may contain an undeclared allergen, wheat, the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Wheat is a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.

The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels]
1-pound packages of Weis Quality Premium Meats, "Simply Delicious Chicken Cordon-Bleu."

Each label bears "P-8821" inside the USDA mark of inspection. The chicken cordon bleu products were produced on various dates between Jan. 8 and Feb. 26, and were shipped to retail stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. 

The problem was discovered by a routine product inspection conducted by the production establishment. FSIS has received no reports of illness due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a physician.

Media with questions about the recall should contact company Director of Public Relations Dennis Curtin (570) 286-3636 and consumers with questions should contact company Customer Service Representative Beth Reed at (570) 988-3778.

Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.