Introduction
Chick-fil-A recently announced a recall of their Grilled Chicken Nuggets due to an undeclared allergen. The recall affects customers who purchased the product in select states and territories. The recall was issued due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen in the product. Customers who have purchased the product should not consume it and should return it to the store for a full refund. This article will provide an overview of the recall, the affected product, and the steps customers should take if they have purchased the product.
Chick-fil-A’s Grilled Chicken Nuggets Contain Undeclared Allergen
Chick-fil-A recently announced that its Grilled Chicken Nuggets contain an undeclared allergen. The allergen, soy, is not listed on the product’s ingredient list. The company is now warning customers with a soy allergy to avoid the product.
The company issued a statement saying, “We are voluntarily recalling our Grilled Chicken Nuggets due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen, soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.”
The recall affects all Grilled Chicken Nuggets sold in the United States. The company is asking customers to return the product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Customers can also contact the company directly for a refund.
Chick-fil-A is urging customers to check their pantries for the product and to discard it or return it to the store. The company is also asking customers to contact their healthcare provider if they have any questions or concerns.
This is not the first time that Chick-fil-A has had to recall a product due to an undeclared allergen. In 2018, the company recalled its Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap due to the presence of an undeclared allergen, milk.
Chick-fil-A is committed to providing safe and high-quality products to its customers. The company is working to ensure that all products meet its high standards for safety and quality.
It turns out one of Chick-fil-A’s healthiest menu items—and a popular kid’s meals option—was hiding a potentially dangerous undeclared allergen all along.
According to the chain, its grilled chicken nuggets have been found to contain a dairy allergen, thanks to accidental contamination at the supplier. A notice posted on the Chick-fil-A website states that the allergen had unintentionally made its way into the recipe for grilled filets and grilled nuggets, and that the company was taking immediate steps to rectify the situation.
“We are actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed,” the notice reads. “We understand and take seriously the trust our Guests place in us to make sure their food is how they expect it, and we apologize for this situation. Our priority is that our impacted Guests can enjoy these products again soon.”
While an undeclared dairy allergen in food is harmless for most, those allergic to dairy could experience symptoms of varying severity after ingesting it—from hives and an upset stomach to vomiting, bloody stools, and even anaphylactic shock.
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Upon learning of the allergen, Chick-fil-A immediately updated the ingredient information for the affected menu items on its mobile app and website and sent signage to all restaurants to notify guests of the allergen. While it plans on altering the recipe for grilled chicken, its current stock of grilled chicken cutlets and nuggets will continue being sold until supplies run out.
But the chicken chain isn’t the only one currently dealing with a food safety issue. Burger slinger Wendy’s is battling a major E. coli outbreak in four Midwestern states, which most likely originated from its romaine lettuce supply. According to most recent reports, more than 100 people have fallen ill after eating at the chain’s locations in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana and several have been hospitalized.
Wendy’s has temporarily stopped serving romaine lettuce in areas affected by the outbreak.
Mura Dominko