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Gold Creek Foods, LLC Perdue Foods LLC, Chicken Nugget Products Recall 2016

Gold Creek Foods, LLCIssued March 5, 2016Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

Gold Creek Foods, LLC Perdue Foods LLC, Recalls Chicken Nugget Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 3/5/2016. Reason: Product Contamination.

Agency
USDA
Issued
Mar 5, 2016
Brand
Gold Creek Foods, LLC
Distribution
7 states
What to do right nowHigh risk

Steps to take for this recall

  1. Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

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Verified summary of the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) notice · Issued March 5, 2016 · Last synced Oct 22, 2026

What's recalled

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2016 Perdue Foods LLC, a Gainesville, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,530 pounds of chicken nugget products (produced for Applegate Farms) that may be contaminated with extraneous plastic materials, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets were produced on Sept. 28, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Label (PDF Only)] 8-oz. boxed packages containing approximately 18 pieces of Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets with Best Before Date 09/27/2016. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-2617 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas. The problem was discovered when the establishment received consumer complaints of small, solid, clear plastic inside the Applegate Naturals Chicken Nuggets. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Applegate Consumer Relations, at 1-866-587-5858. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

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Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Where was it sold
7 states

Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

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Official noticefsis.usda.gov
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Gold Creek Foods, LLC recall still active?

This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.

How do I know if my Gold Creek Foods, LLC is affected?

All units of Gold Creek Foods, LLC matching the description above are affected. Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas

What should I do if I have the recalled Gold Creek Foods, LLC?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.