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USDA FSIS recall · Reported May 14, 2015

AA Poultry Processing, LLC Recalls Chicken and Turkey Products Due to Use of Unapproved Substance

Unfit for Human Consumption

Recall #
079-2015
Affected scope
470 pounds
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Pine Creek Processing LLC recalled WASHINGTON, May 14, 2015 AA Poultry Processing, LLC, a Ridgeland, Wis. establishment, is … - a moderate-severity action.

AA Poultry Processing, LLC Recalls Chicken and Turkey Products Due to Use of Unapproved S… was recalled by Pine Creek Processing LLC in May 14, 2015. Reason: Unfit for Human Consumption. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #079-2015 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Pine Creek Processing LLC issued this moderate-severity USDA FSIS recall-Unfit for Human Consumption.

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 14, 2015
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #079-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This USDA FSIS action (record #079-2015) was formally reported on May 14, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Closed. Pine Creek Processing LLC is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 470 pounds.

The documented reason for this recall is: Unfit for Human Consumption Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Meat & Poultry recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 1,669 meat & poultry recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

470 pounds

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2015 AA Poultry Processing, LLC, a Ridgeland, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,191 pounds of chicken and 21 pounds of turkey products, which may have been contaminated with trichloro-s-triazinetrione, which is not approved for use in poultry processing, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The whole and cut chicken and turkey pieces were produced on various dates from May 4, 2015 through May 11, 2015. T

Reason for recall

Unfit for Human Consumption

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Closed
Recall number 079-2015
Date reported May 14, 2015
Date initiated May 14, 2015
Recalling firm Pine Creek Processing LLC
Affected scope 470 pounds
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (079-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official USDA FSIS notice before acting. USDA FSIS notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official USDA FSIS record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
WASHINGTON, May 14, 2015 AA Poultry Processing, LLC, a Ridgeland, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,191 pounds of chicken and 21 pounds of turkey products, which may have been contaminated with trichloro-s-triazinetrione, which is not approved for use in poultry processing, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The whole and cut chicken and turkey pieces were produced on various dates from May 4, 2015 through May 11, 2015. T. Recalled by Pine Creek Processing LLC. Units affected: 470 pounds.
Why was this product recalled?
Unfit for Human Consumption
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on May 14, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 079-2015.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (079-2015) against your product. Visit the official USDA FSIS website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: USDA FSIS, reported May 14, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.