In April, Bad Food Recall reported on a massive recall of Healthy Choice frozen meals in our post, “USDA Announces Recall Of Healthy Choice Meals Due To Small Rocks.” Unfortunately, that massive recall does not mean consumers are out of danger. The latest Conagra recalls involve another 138 tons of frozen Healthy Choice meals. Like the previous recall, the frozen meals may also contain small rocks.
Conagra Recalls 138 Tons of Healthy Choice Meals
According to a News Release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Conagra has continued to receive complaints from consumers who found small rocks in their Healthy Choice frozen meals. The FSIS says there are no current reports of injury or illness, but that consumers should not eat the products subject to the Conagra recalls.
Consumers should be aware of the recalled products, which can be identified as:
Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Chicken Feta & Farro
- Lot code: 5006006620
- Best by date: December 1, 2020
- Establishment number: P-115
Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Unwrapped Burrito Scramble
- UPC: 7265500082
- Lot Code: 5009002920
- Best by date: October 25, 2020
- Establishment number: P9
Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS Turkey Sausage & Egg White Scramble
- UPC: 7265500081
- Lot code: 5009003020
- Best by date: October 26, 2020
- Establishment number: P9
Healthy Choice POWER BOWLS BOILS ÈNERGIE PETIT DÈJJEUNER TOUTE JOURNÈE Turkey Sausage & Egg White Scramble
- UPC: 7265500202
- Lot code: 5009003020
- Best by date: October 26, 2020
- Establishment number: EST P9
Heathy Choice POWER BOWLS BOILS ÈNERGIE PETIT DÈJJEUNER TOUTE JOURNÈE Unwrapped Burrito Scramble
- UPC: 7265500203
- Lot code: 5009002920
- Best by date: October 25, 2020
- Establishment number: EST P9
According to the FSIS, the Healthy Choice frozen meals were distributed across the United States and Canada.
What Consumers Should Do about Conagra Recalls
The FSIS warns consumers that they should not eat the Healthy Choice meals subject to this recall. The products can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers can also simply throw them away. Anyone with an injury or illness related to these meals should contact their healthcare provider. Tell your doctor that you have eaten a recalled product and explain your symptoms thoroughly.
If you have questions about Conagra recalls, you can contact Conagra Brands Consumer Care at 1-800-672-8240. Also, if you have questions about the Healthy Choice recalls or another product recall, the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline is available to consumers, along with a live chat option. If you suffer an adverse event after eating a food product, you can also file a complaint with the USDA through their Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.
What to Do if You are Injured by a Recalled Product
The possibility that there are rocks in your food is certainly a reason for concern. Unexpected hard objects in food can cause injury or illness, such as:
- Lacerations
- Punctures
- Broken tooth
- Choking or asphyxia
- Damage to gastrointestinal tract
Food product manufacturers must inspect their products to ensure that they are safe. The presence of small rocks in a packaged food product is definitely not safe. Consumers who suffer injury due to a manufacturing problem may be able to take legal action against the manufacturer in the form of a products liability lawsuit. Successful products liability lawsuits can recover compensation for the victim, including medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury or illness due to a foreign object in your food, contact Bad Food Recall. Let our legal professionals review your injury and determine if you have an actionable claim. For questions about food products, recalls or your legal rights call us at 1-877-534-5750. You can also reach out or request a free consultation by completing our online form.
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