Frozen Dinners Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns In VA

VIRGINIA — A company has issued a recall of their frozen microwavable dinners sold in Virginia stores for salmonella concerns.

The producer, Associated Milk Producers, Inc., voluntarily recalled the microwavable dinners for concerns that whey powder in the product is contaminated with salmonella.

The products are 15.25-oz. individual frozen dinners with "Hungry Man Chipotle BBQ Sauced Boneless Chicken Wyngz" printed on the label.

"The problem was discovered on July 17, 2018, when Pinnacle Foods, Inc. was notified by their supplier that the recalled whey powder ingredient was used in the ranch dressing seasoning supplied to the firm. The ranch dressing seasoning was incorporated into mashed potatoes and packaged as a component with a boneless chicken dinner," a statement frrm The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

The product currently subject to the public health alert is produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc.

The best buy date is Sept. 6, 2019, and the product has establishment number “EST. P138” or “P-138” on the side of the carton.

These dinners were shipped to retail locations in Virginia, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, the statement said. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Consumers with questions can contact Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care at 1-888-257-1057. Media with questions about the public health alert can contact Janice Monahan, Director of Communications for Pinnacle Foods, Inc., at 973-541-8620 ormediainquiries@pinnaclefoods.com.

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