Wegmans recalls Chicken Nuggets over Bone Fragments: Check if your State is affected
Wegmans recalls chicken nuggets due to bone fragments, with a risk to consumers in several states. Check the list of affected states and learn what to do if you have the recalled product.
Wegmans Food Markets has issued a recall for its frozen chicken nuggets due to potential contamination with bone fragments. The recall affects Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, sold in 46-ounce plastic packages. The product may pose a serious health risk to consumers, particularly those with small children, due to the possibility of ingesting bone pieces.
Here’s everything you need to know about the recall, including which states are impacted and what steps you should take if you have the affected product.
In which states, the Chicken Nuggets are impacted?
The recall affects Wegmans Family Pack Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat in 46-ounce packages. These packages are marked with the best if used by date of August 26, 2025, and have the establishment number P-33944 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The chicken nuggets were sold in the following states:
- Delaware
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
If you purchased this product in one of the listed states, it is crucial to check your freezer and ensure that you have not consumed or kept the affected product.
The company and the USDA continue to monitor the situation and encourage consumers to report any concerns they may have. Photo: Freepik.
What you should do if you have the recalled Chicken Nuggets?
If you have the affected chicken nuggets, the USDA and Wegmans urge you to:
- Do not consume the product. Even though no injuries have been reported so far, consuming the product could pose a risk of choking or other harm due to the bone fragments.
- Dispose of the product safely, or return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
- Contact Wegmans for further assistance. You can reach the company at 1-855-934-3663 for more information about the recall and refund process.
According to USA Today, there have been no reported injuries related to this recall as of now. But the possibility of bone fragments in the product poses a significant risk, particularly for young children or individuals with chewing difficulties.
If you are unsure whether you have the affected product, check the packaging for the best-by date and establishment number listed above.