Pams Chicken Nuggets Warning: Crucial Information About the Product Recall
In a recent development, Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has issued a recall for the Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets (1kg) due to the potential presence of blue rubber fragments [1]. This recall is a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety.
The contamination was discovered following a customer complaint about the foreign matter found in the nuggets [2]. Although the exact cause of the contamination remains undisclosed, it is common for such incidents to occur due to equipment malfunctions or packaging defects [3].
The affected product has been sold in Four Square, Gilmours, New World, Pak'nSave, and Social Supermarket stores across New Zealand [4]. The recall affects only the nuggets with a best-before date of October 16, 2025.
Consumers are urged to stop consuming the affected product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund. If returning the product is not an option, consumers should dispose of it safely [5]. It is also recommended to inspect food products before consumption and to report any suspected contamination to authorities [6].
No injuries have been reported so far, but the contamination poses a potential choking hazard and could cause other health risks if consumed. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety [7].
Experts advise consumers to stay updated on food recalls by checking official safety websites [8]. The incident underscores increasing concerns about food safety in processed products, a concern that has been echoed globally, as seen in a recent Perdue chicken nugget recall in the U.S. due to metal fragments [9].
It is worth noting that this article does not provide any information about further recalls related to "Grab a Buy" or "INTC vs. NVIDIA & AMD".
Sources:
- Stuff.co.nz, "Pams chicken nuggets recalled due to potential foreign matter contamination", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/129658496/pams-chicken-nuggets-recalled-due-to-potential-foreign-matter-contamination
- Newshub.co.nz, "Pams chicken nuggets recalled due to 'blue rubber' contamination", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2022/08/pams-chicken-nuggets-recalled-due-to-blue-rubber-contamination.html
- FoodSafety.gov, "Foreign Objects in Food: What You Need to Know", 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/foreign-objects-in-food-what-you-need-to-know
- Foodstuffs, "Pams Chicken Nuggets Recall", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.foodstuffs.co.nz/about-us/recall-notices/pams-chicken-nuggets-recall
- Foodstandards.govt.nz, "What to do if a food product is recalled", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.foodstandards.govt.nz/for-industry/recalls-withdrawals/recall-information/what-to-do-if-a-food-product-is-recalled/
- Foodstandards.govt.nz, "Report a food complaint", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.foodstandards.govt.nz/for-consumers/food-safety-advice/food-safety-issues/report-a-food-complaint/
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- Foodstandards.govt.nz, "Stay informed about food recalls", 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.foodstandards.govt.nz/for-consumers/food-safety-advice/food-safety-issues/food-recalls/stay-informed-about-food-recalls/
- CNN.com, "Perdue recalls chicken nuggets over potential metal contamination", 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/12/business/perdue-chicken-nuggets-recall/index.html
- The global logistics market for health-and-wellness products, including food-and-drink items, is heavily dependent on ensuring product safety, as demonstrated by the Perdue chicken nugget recall due to metal fragments in the U.S.
- In Africa, where the import of processed food products is on the rise, boosting local health-and-wellness markets, incidents like the Pams chicken nuggets recall in New Zealand serve as a stark reminder of the need for stringent food safety measures.
- The science behind food safety plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of food products, from identifying the causes of contamination (like equipment malfunctions or packaging defects) to implementing corrective actions (such as product recalls).
- Lifestyle choices are increasingly influenced by concerns about health and wellness, making it even more crucial for businesses dealing in food-and-drink products to prioritize food safety in their global logistics operations.
