US-based supermarket chain H-E-B is voluntarily recalling certain Asian Ready-to-Eat meals due to the possibility of undercooked chicken in those meals, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Although there have been no confirmed illnesses reported related to this recall, according to the agency, undercooked chicken has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
This recall affects 19 Ready-to-Eat entrées and meals sold in 40 stores in Texas including one store in Houston. The product was available at the Grab 'N Go section in H-E-B Delis. The products were available in a 4 ounce, 8 ounce, 12 ounce, 24 ounce black plastic containers with a clear lid, single serve sizes and to-go containers and include the following products.
FDA noted that any product sold prior to 3 May 2012 is affected and should be returned to any H-E-B store for a full refund.
The problem was identified following the consumer complaint about the possibility of undercooked chicken in one of the meals.
Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella generally experience fever, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
