CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Jun 2017 · USDA FSIS

Chicken Products recalled by Overhill Farms

Overhill Farms is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 24 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Recall details

Recall number: FSIS-078-2017
Recalling firm: Overhill Farms
Classification: Class I
Status: Completed
Recall initiated: 24 Jun 2017
Reported: 24 Jun 2017
USDA notice type: Closed Recall
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Chicken

Timeline

24 Jun 2017	Recall initiated by company
24 Jun 2017	Published in enforcement report	+0 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Array. WASHINGTON, June 24, 2017Overhill Farms, Inc., a Vernon, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 54,630 pounds of chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen chicken bites were produced on Aug. 30, 2016, Feb. 1, 2017, Feb. 9, 2017 and April 25, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 3-oz. boxes containing yummy spoonfuls chicken carrot bites, with Best Before dates of 02/01/18, 02/09/18 and 4/26/2018. 3-oz. boxes containing yummy spoonfuls chicken sweet potato bites, with Best Before dates of 02/01/18 and 02/09/18. 3-oz. and 4.5-oz. boxes containing yummy spoonfuls chicken broccoli bites, with Best Before dates of 08/30/17, 02/20/18 and 4/10/18. 30-lb. bulk cases containing Overhill Farms brand FULLY COOKED ORGANIC CHICKEN BROCCOLI BITES CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE PATTY, with case code 320422 and packaging date 08/30/16. 30-lb. bulk cases containing Overhill Farms brand FULLY COOKED ORGANIC CHICKEN CARROT BITES CHICKEN PATTIES WITH CARROTS AND CAULIFLOWER, with case code 320460 and packaging date 02/09/17. 30-lb. bulk cases containing Overhill Farms brand FULLY COOKED ORGANIC CHICKEN SWEET POTATO BITES CHICKEN PATTIES WITH SWEET POTATOES, QUINOA & PEAS, with case code 320430 and packaging dates 02/09/17 and 04/25/17. The products subject to recall bear establishment numbers P2824

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the USDA

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Where it was distributed

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Where was it sold?

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What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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