Aunt Kitty’s Foods is recalling three brands of canned chicken gravy products because the cans are bulging. That indicates that a processing deviation “may have led to underprocessing of products,” according to the recall notice. The bulging could be caused by the growth of pathogenic bacteria, but the recall notice didn’t state which pathogen authorities may be concerned about.
The Aunt Kitty’s products were made on April 4, 2018. They include: 10.5-ounce cans of “Western Beef Chicken GRAVY” with lot codes 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545, and a best by date of June 2021; 10.5-ounce cans of “ShopRite Chicken GRAVY” with lot codes 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545, and a best by date of June 2021; and 10.5-ounce cans of “Price Rite Chicken GRAVY” with lot codes 1809515, 1809525, 1809535, and 1809545, and a best by date of June 2021. These products all have the establishment number “P-864” inside the USDA mark of inspection. The cans of gravy were shipped to retail stores in New Jersey and New York.
The problem was first discovered on June 19, 2018 during the company’s labeling process. The USDA was notified on June 21, 2018. There have been no confirmed reports of any illnesses after consuming these products.
If you purchased any of these three types of canned gravy, don’t eat them. Throw them away in a sealed or double bagged package, or take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund.
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is conducting effectiveness c heck to make sure that customers are notified, and that the product is no longer available to consumers in stores.
