Another product was just recalled over salmonella fears. This time, the product in question is a Hungry Man frozen meal produced by Pinnacle Foods, Inc. The  U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert earlier this week amid concerns the product “may have been contaminated with Salmonella from whey powder that has also been recalled.” The potentially tainted whey powder “is an FDA-regulated product that is being voluntarily recalled by the producer,” according to the notice.The specific Hungry Man product that was recalled is the “5.25-oz. individual frozen microwavable dinners with 'HUNGRY MAN CHIPOTLE BBQ SAUCED BONELESS CHICKEN WYNGZ' printed on the label.” The product's 'Best Buy' date is September 6, 2019, and it “bears establishment number 'EST. P138' or 'P-138' on the side of the carton.” According to the notice, the recalled products were shipped to retailers throughout Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.

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The issue itself was first discovered back 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.” According to Pinnacle Foods, Inc., the “ranch dressing seasoning was incorporated into mashed potatoes and packaged as a component with the Hungry Man boneless chicken dinner.”Fortunately, there have been no adverse reactions or reports of illnesses in connection to the recalled Hungry Man product. Anyone worried about Salmonella poisoning should reach out to their health care provider. Additional questions and concerns can be directed to Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care at 1-888-257-1057.

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