CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

WF Buffalo Chicken recalled by Bj Wholesale Club

Bj Wholesale Club is recalling WF Buffalo Chicken, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesDeli items sold from 1/20/16 to 2/3/16 at the 71 affected clubs (see distribution list).

Quantity recalled3694

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.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0969-2016
FDA event ID: 73233
Recalling firm: Bj Wholesale Club, Westborough, MA
Brand: WF Buffalo
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 6 Apr 2016
Reported: 13 Apr 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Chicken

Timeline

5 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
6 Apr 2016	Classified by FDA	+61 days
13 Apr 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Product may have been sliced on the same equipment where the mortadella with pistachios was sliced.

Product as listed by the FDA

WF Buffalo Chicken , sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item

Where it was distributed

BJs locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia

Delaware Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Stores named: Wholesale Clubs

Questions about this recall

Is WF Buffalo Chicken recalled?

Yes. Bj Wholesale Club recalled WF Buffalo Chicken on 5 Feb 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0969-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Product may have been sliced on the same equipment where the mortadella with pistachios was sliced.

Which lots are affected?

Deli items sold from 1/20/16 to 2/3/16 at the 71 affected clubs (see distribution list).

Where was it sold?

BJs locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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