Nearly 25,000 pounds of frozen buffalo chicken products produced without the benefit of federal inspection are being recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.

Boston-based Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat buffalo chicken products. The recall covers two items: cardboard boxes containing 100 pieces of "Buffalo Chicken Rangoon" and cardboard boxes containing 120 pieces of "Benedetto's Buffalo Chicken Mozzarella Stick."

The affected products carry sell-by dates ranging from July 8, 2026, to June 29, 2027, printed on the label. They were produced on various dates between July 8, 2025, and June 29, 2026, and were shipped to foodservice locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Because the products moved through foodservice channels rather than retail shelves, the recall check falls to restaurants, cafeterias and other institutional buyers in those five states rather than home shoppers.

FSIS said it is concerned that some of the recalled products may still be in foodservice refrigerators or freezers. Foodservice locations that purchased the items are instructed not to serve them; the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

According to the agency, the recalled products bear false marks of inspection displaying establishment number "EST. 18004," which does not hold a federal grant of inspection. Federal law under the Poultry Products Inspection Act requires poultry products shipped in interstate commerce to be produced under federal inspection, and displaying an inspection mark without a federal grant of inspection is itself a violation. FSIS cautioned that food produced without inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants that could put consumer health and safety at risk.

The issue was discovered during FSIS surveillance activities. FSIS is the USDA's public health agency responsible for verifying that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged. The agency posts recall details and updates on its website, and foodservice operators or consumers with questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness or injury associated with consumption of the recalled products. Anyone concerned about a possible illness or injury is urged to contact a healthcare provider.

Source: Fox Business