Chicken Patties Sold at Costco Recalled

The fully cooked frozen patties from Foster Farms may contain bits of hard plastic

By Lisa L. Gill
Investigative Reporter

November 1, 2022

Foster Farms breaded chicken breast patties.

Foster Farms has recalled an estimated 148,000 pounds of its frozen cooked breaded chicken breast patties with rib meat shipped to Costco distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah, and Washington. The problem was discovered after consumers complained that they found hard, clear pieces of plastic in the product. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled products are packaged in 80-ounce plastic bags that contain 20 chicken patties. The packages are marked with a “best by” date of 08/11/23, establishment number P-33901, and lot code 3*2223** printed on the back edge of the packaging. The number 7527899724 is also printed under the barcode.

Foster Farms says the patties may have been distributed to Costco stores beyond the states listed.

Lisa L. Gill

Lisa L. Gill is an award-winning investigative reporter. She has been at Consumer Reports since 2008, covering health and food safety—heavy metals in the food supply and foodborne illness—plus healthcare and prescription drug costs, medical debt, and credit scores. Lisa also testified before Congress and the Food and Drug Administration about her work on drug costs and drug safety. She lives in a DIY tiny home, where she gardens during the day and stargazes the Milky Way at night.