COLD SPRING, Minn. -- More than 55,000 pounds of chicken are being recalled because they could be contaminated with sand or black soil.
The recall affects various "Gold'n Plump" and "Just BARE" chicken products, according to a statement from the United States Department of Agriculture. It was announced Saturday, June 18, 2016 by GNP Company out of Cold Spring, Minnesota.
"The problem was discovered when the establishment notified the Food Safety and Inspection Service that sand and black soil were found in some of their products," read the USDA statement.
The chicken products were made from June 6 through June 9, 2016 and were sold all over the country. All affected products have establishment number P-322 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Click here to see the labels of all the recalled products.
The following products are part of the recall:
Though there have been no confirmed reports of health issues from eating the recalled products, the USDA describes this as a high health risk that could cause serious health consequences or death. If you have concerns about an injury or illness, you should contact a healthcare provider.
"Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them," said the statement from the USDA. "These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase."
The contamination is currently under investigation. If you have questions call 1-800-328-2838. There is also a 24 hour hotline where you can ask questions to a virtual representative.