Publix Issues Recall For Popcorn Chicken

LAKELAND, FL — Publix has issued a voluntary recall for the store's popular Deli Popcorn Chicken. The product may contain "foreign material," according to Publix.

"The popcorn chicken was sold in both hot and refrigerated cases in the deli department in all Publix stores in Florida, and some stores in southern Georgia, southern and coastal South Carolina, and southern Alabama," according to Publix officials.

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The affected product was sourced from Pilgrim’s Pride doing business as Pierce Chicken and sold in stores between Jan. 17 and Jan. 31.

"No other chicken products are impacted by this recall, and products available for sale today are not impacted by this recall," according to Publix.

“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted product has been removed from all store shelves,” added Maria Brous, Publix media and community relations director. "Customers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund.

If you have question on the recall, call the Publix Customer Care department at 800-242-1227 or visit www.publix.com. Customers can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-685469).

Publix is privately owned and operated by its more than 200,000 employees, with
2017 sales of $34.6 billion.

The chain has 1,213 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.

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