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SHANKLIN: Do women and men invest differently?

Several years ago, a book titled "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" was quite popular. As the title suggests, the book argues that men and women are vastly different from each other, particularly in their emotional needs and in the way they communicate. While not everyone agrees with the notion that men and women might as well be from different planets, most of us would probably concur that the two genders frequently behave differently — and this divergence in behavior may also show up in the way we invest.

In fact, various studies and anecdotal evidence suggest the following differences in the way men and women invest:

●Men tend to trade more often than women. Men seem to buy and sell investments more frequently than women. This difference could result in an advantage for women investors. For one thing, those who trade less often may incur fewer commission charges, fees and other expenses, all of which can eat into investment returns. Also, by holding investments longer, women may be able to take better advantage of market rallies. During the 2008–2009 financial crisis, for example, men were more likely than women to sell shares of stock at market lows, which led to bigger losses among male traders — and fewer gains when some of the stock values began to rise again, according to a study by Vanguard, a mutual fund company.

●Men tend to invest more aggressively than women. Perhaps not surprisingly, men seem to be more willing to take risks with their investments. This trait can be both positive and negative.

On the positive side, risk is associated with reward, so the more aggressive the investment, the greater the potential for growth. On the negative side, taking too much risk can speak for itself. Ideally, all investors — men and women — should stick with investments that fit their individual risk tolerance.

●Women are more likely to look at the "big picture." Although both men and women investors want information, women seem to take a more "holistic" approach — that is, instead of focusing strictly on performance statistics, they tend to delve deeper into their investments' background, competitive environment and other factors. This quest for additional knowledge may help explain why all-female investment clubs have achieved greater returns than all-male clubs, according to a study by the National Association of Investors Corp., which represents thousands of investment clubs across the country.

Men may be more optimistic about the financial markets. Some studies show that men are more optimistic about key economic indicators and future stock market performance. Optimism can be a valuable asset when it comes to investing: If you have confidence in the future, you're more likely to invest for it, and to continue investing. On the other hand, false optimism may lead to overconfidence, which can have negative results for investors.

Neither men nor women have a monopoly on positive investment behaviors; each gender can probably learn something from the other. Ultimately, of course, it's your decision making, not your X or Y chromosomes, that can determine your ability to make progress toward your long-term goals — so educate yourself about your choices, and get the help you need from a financial professional, as you invest through the years.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial adviser.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: SHANKLIN: Do women and men invest differently?

First Presbyterian Church of Crestview marks 100th birthday

The First Presbyterian Church of Crestview's first building was opened in 1925 at the same location as today's church. The church celebrates its centennial this week.

CRESTVIEW — To the list of area organizations joining the city in celebrating 100th birthdays add the First Presbyterian Church of Crestview.

The institution has been in the same spot — on the corner of State Road 85 and Courthouse Terrace — almost its entire century. This week its congregation is celebrating 100 years of service to the Crestview community.

Okaloosa County was barely established in 1915 when the Presbytery of Florida sanctioned a Home Mission Committee under Dr. W.E. McIlwain to organize a Crestview Presbyterian Church.

Twelve founding members were received from other Northwest Florida churches. Starting in 1916, the church met in various locations until it could build a home of its own.

On Feb. 17, 1918, church trustees were elected and instructed to secure property for the new church. A gift of land on the corner of Ferdon and Pearl streets was accepted from H.F. Brett of DeFuniak Springs.

McIlwain’s plan for a handsome but simple brick church with a square tower was approved a month later, but because of various delays, it wasn’t until 1925 that the $5,000 church was completed.

A complementing brick educational building was added in 1948 and is still in use. As the congregation outgrew the original church, it was replaced in 1965 with the modern building used today.

Plans are being made to either completely renovate the ‘60s church or replace it, the church’s pastor, the Rev. Mark Broadhead said, possibly in conjunction with renovating or replacing the education building.

This week’s centennial celebration includes a May 12 supper followed with a performance by Schola Cantorum, Northwest Florida State College’s community choral group.

Then a Sunday worship service is planned for 11 a.m., followed by dinner on the grounds.

“Former members are invited to attend and reunite with your friends and meet new members of our congregation,” Broadhead said. “Previous pastors who helped further the life and ministry of the congregation are also invited to return to say hello to friends old and new.”

WANT TO GO?

The First Presbyterian Church of Crestview celebrates its centennial this week.

WHAT: Centennial Supper, 6 p.m. May 12, Fellowship Hall; Schola Cantorum Spring Concert, 7 p.m. May 12, Sanctuary; Centennial Worship, 11 a.m. May 15, Sanctuary; and Dinner-on-the-Grounds, following worship, May 15

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, South Ferdon Boulevard at Courthouse Terrace

COST: All events are free; a love offering will be received for the Schola Cantorum concert

NOTES: For Sunday worship and dinner-on-the-grounds, the parking lot will be closed. Please use street parking or the courthouse parking lot across Courthouse Terrace. Information: 682-2835.

The First Presbyterian Church of Crestview celebrates its centennial this week.

WHAT: Schola Cantorum Spring Concert, 7 p.m. May 12, Sanctuary; Centennial Worship, 11 a.m. May 15, Sanctuary; and Dinner-on-the-Grounds, following worship, May 15

WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, South Ferdon Boulevard at Courthouse Terrace

COST: All events are free; a love offering will be received for the Schola Cantorum concert

NOTES: For Sunday worship and dinner-on-the-grounds, the parking lot will be closed. Please use street parking or the courthouse parking lot across Courthouse Terrace. Information: 682-2835.

WANT TO GO?

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: First Presbyterian Church of Crestview marks 100th birthday

DREADEN: 5 reasons why reading biographies is good for you

A biography — from the Greek word bios, meaning “life,” and graphos, meaning “write” — is an account of a person’s life.

Reading a great biography (or autobiography) can be as exciting as your favorite thriller, provide more valuable and useful lessons than most self-help best sellers and offer more professional development wisdom than you can likely apply.

Leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry offers these five reasons for choosing to read biographies:

●They allow you to stand on the shoulders of giants.

●They remind you that history repeats itself.

●They promote self-discovery.

●They allow you to see the world in new ways.

●They give you mentors at a distance.

To better showcase the library’s biography collection, we recently moved it from the left rear corner of the library to the front near the movies.

See a copy of the library's layout.>>

Come check it out.  With over 900 biographies in our collection, you are sure to find someone of interest!

See Sandra Dreaden's current recommendations.>>

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: DREADEN: 5 reasons why reading biographies is good for you

Covenant Care acquires Peoples Home Health, expands Northwest Florida services

PENSACOLA — Covenant Care can now increase the services it offers in Pensacola with the May 9 acquisition of Pensacola-based Peoples Home Health, a Medicare-certified home health provider serving Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.

This transaction demonstrates Covenant Care's commitment to expand its service offerings beyond its core hospice services, an objective announced during the recent brand transition from Covenant Hospice to Covenant Care.

"Our rebranding signaled the beginning of our transformation to an integrated, comprehensive post-acute provider," said Jeff Mislevy, Covenant Care president and CEO. "That platform shift is in direct response to the revolutionary changes occurring throughout healthcare.

"The industry demands providers enhance patient experience, reduce the cost associated with care and improve the health of populations in its communities. Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, hospitals, large physician groups, nursing facilities and assisted living communities all expect the post-acute providers with which they work to have the capacity to address advanced illness care in both inpatient and outpatient settings – from hospital discharge to end-of-life care," Mislevy said.

Peoples Home Health and Covenant Care have a collaborative relationship focused on meeting the needs of patients with life-limiting illness, Tim Buttell, Peoples Home Health vice president said. "Home health is integral to Covenant Care's strategic growth plans and we're gratified at the recognition of the quality, experience, expertise and commitment that the Peoples team will bring to this initiative."

The Peoples Home Health acquisition comes shortly after CC announced a significant expansion of its Alzheimer's care program, with the fall 2016 opening of the Covenant Memory Care Center at the Joyce Goldenberg Campus in Pensacola.

Building on their existing hospice and palliative care programs, CC also recently launched a home care program, adding private duty nursing and companion care to their family of services.

One of 140 providers nationwide, and the only in Northwest Florida, Covenant Care was selected last year to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model, a new demonstration project that allows beneficiaries with specific diagnoses to elect to receive supportive care services typically provided by a hospice program – while continuing to receive curative treatments simultaneously.

The expansion establishes Covenant Care as one of the largest not-for-profit post-acute providers in the Florida Panhandle, employing more than 700 individuals and caring for nearly 7,000 patients each year.

"We're building a model for what a mission-driven, not-for-profit, post-acute provider will look like in the future," Mislevy said. "It's a model that we believe can serve as a template for community-based organizations across the region and the country."

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Covenant Care acquires Peoples Home Health, expands Northwest Florida services

Secondhand smoke awareness is Tobacco Free Florida Week's focus

FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Free Florida program and the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) are launching a new initiative, Secondhand Smoke Exposed, as part of the eighth annual Tobacco Free Florida Week, taking place May 8-14, to educate Okaloosa County residents about the dangers of secondhand smoke.

This year’s theme, Secondhand Smoke Exposed, focuses on dispelling the common myth that secondhand smoke is harmless. A report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that breathing even small amounts of secondhand smoke can be dangerous.

In observance of Tobacco Free Florida Week, Students Working Against Tobacco members from Crestview High School will teach Bob Sikes Elementary fifth graders about the dangers of secondhand smoke.  DOH-Okaloosa staff members will also attend a health fair for employees of the City of Fort Walton Beach and will educate attendees about the dangers of tobacco.  

“Many people are unaware of how dangerous secondhand smoke exposure can be,” stated Carrie Ziegler, DOH-Okaloosa assistant director. “DOH-Okaloosa and its dedicated community partners are committed to educating the public about the dangers secondhand smoke and encourage residents to join the fight against tobacco and help make Okaloosa County a healthier place to live, learn, work, and play.”

 DOH-Okaloosa supports local tobacco-related interventions, including raising public awareness about subject areas related to secondhand smoke. From guiding a multi-unit housing property through the process of going smoke-free, to presenting the benefits of a tobacco free college campus, representatives in Okaloosa County offer various services.

To aid in reducing secondhand smoke exposure to pets, DOH-Okaloosa has recently started working with the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society in Okaloosa County to implement a 100 percent tobacco free policy for their grounds.

Despite the growing trend of smoke-free policies and the substantial decrease of smokers in the state, many of Okaloosa County’s most vulnerable are still involuntarily affected by secondhand smoke, which has hundreds of toxic chemicals including about 70 that are known to cause cancer, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

May is also Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. The  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated in a report that tobacco smoke is one of the most common asthma triggers.

If you smoke, the best thing you can do to protect your loved ones is to quit. Floridians who want to quit smoking are encouraged to use Tobacco Free Florida’s free and proven-effective services. More information is available at tobaccofreeflorida.com.

This article was updated May 10, 2016 to fix a typing error in the term "Health and Human Services" in the second paragraph and remove a double headline.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Secondhand smoke awareness is Tobacco Free Florida Week's focus

BRESLAWSKI: Financial management works for people of all ages

Saving money and good financial management is not just for adults. It is never too early to involve children in the process of saving for their goals. Educating children to save money early on can help build a basis for future spending and saving habits.

Saving enables children to buy something they want without paying interest or going into debt, take pride in achieving a goal, and learn to spend wisely. If children are taught how to save and spend at an early age they are able to use their own decision making skills and also have their parents’ advice to guide them through the process.

In order to get the important message of saving to our area youths, Okaloosa Saves is now holding the Teach a Child to Save Campaign. Youths age 17 or younger are encouraged to participate by completing a short entry form, set a financial goal, and make a deposit into a new or existing savings account.

These steps can be completed at any of the following participating financial institutions: Bancorp South, Miramar Beach, Beach Community, Eglin Federal Credit Union, First City Bank, and PenFed Credit Union.

Youths then will be eligible to win a $50 deposit for their savings account, donated by David Money, First Bank. The campaign runs through July. Imagine, winning money, just for saving money. Talk about a reward!

Visit Okaloosasaves.org or our Okaloosa Saves Facebook site for more information about the campaign or to learn more about saving.

Jill Breslawski is an agent at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension office in Crestview.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: BRESLAWSKI: Financial management works for people of all ages

Hopewell sets 121st homecoming service

FLORALA, Ala. — Hopewell United Methodist Church is hosting its 121st homecoming with worship, singing and "dinner on the ground."

The event starts at 11 a.m. May 15 and lunch is afterward.

The church is located outside Laurel Hill at 985 Gomillion Road, Florala.

For details, call 652-4474.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Hopewell sets 121st homecoming service

RECALLED: These meat tamale products could contain listeria

La Autentica Foods, LLC., a Hialeah, Fla. establishment, is recalling approximately 117,350 pounds of meat tamale products that may be adulterated with Listeria Monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The heat-treated, not fully cooked, not shelf stable tamale in corn husk items were produced from Sept. 4, 2015 to April 26, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

20-oz. PLASTIC BAG packages containing four pieces of “TAMAL EN HOJA TAMAL IN CORN HUSK.”

30-oz. PLASTIC BAG packages containing six pieces of “TAMAL CUBANO EN SU HOJA CUBAN TAMALE WRAPPED IN CORN HUSK WITH DICED PORK.”

20-oz. PLASTIC BAG packages containing four pieces of “TAMALES CUBANOS ESTILO CASERO CUBAN STYLE TAMELES WITH PORK.”

15.5-lb. BOX packages containing fifty pieces of “TAMALES WRAPPED IN CORN HUSK.”

15.5-lb. BOX packages containing forty pieces of “TAMALES ESPECIAL WRAPPED IN CORN HUSK.”

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 11154” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to a retail and restaurant locations in Florida.

The problem was discovered during an FDA recall of frozen corn contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes can causelisteriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected.

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis is treated with antibiotics. Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptomswithin two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food.

FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers' freezers.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: RECALLED: These meat tamale products could contain listeria

Crestview area residents observe National Day of Prayer at Okaloosa courthouse

CRESTVIEW — As the First Presbyterian Church of Crestview’s chimes played “Fairest Lord Jesus,” nearly 50 residents gathered on the Okaloosa County Courthouse lawn and bowed their heads during the National Day of Prayer.

Organized by the Crestview Area Ministerial Association, the Thursday evening worship was led by five pastors and Clerk of Court J.D. Peacock.

“This is the second year doing this here,” the Rev. Paul Mixon, pastor of Central Baptist Church, said. “There are some places in this country where we couldn’t do this.”

Mixon expressed hope that while the new courthouse is under construction next year, the National Day of Prayer will be observed in the same place, though outside the construction fence.

Mixon and the Reverends Jim Vail of First Baptist Church of Baker; Dale Walters of Joy Fellowship; Mark Broadhead of First Presbyterian Church and Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church; Jerry Nelson of Live Oak Baptist Church; and Sam Park of Global Mission Baptist Church led the congregation in prayers for the nation, its leaders and its churches.

Park, a Korean-American, joked that “Even though I prefer kimchee over hamburgers, we all love the same God,” then performed “These Are the Days of Elijah” on his guitar as the people clapped in rhythm or raised their hands in adoration.

“I loved it,” James Small, a Shoal River Middle School eighth-grader said of the service. “It was really nice that all of us Christians as a community can join together like this.”

“It was fun,” Crestview High School freshman Raheem Perdue said. “It was cool being all together like that.”

“It was real sweet,” resident Barbara Adams said.

After sifting through her mail and finding inflammatory political ads and surveys, “I knew I just had to get myself down to the courthouse and pray,” Adams said.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview area residents observe National Day of Prayer at Okaloosa courthouse

RECALLED: These chicken products may contain metal — throw them away

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., a Waco, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 5,176,844 pounds of fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today.

The scope of this recall expansion now includes a variety of chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous metal materials. The chicken products were produced on various dates between May 6, 2015, and Dec. 3, 2015. The following products are subject to recall:

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 5-lb clear bags of chicken and 6 – 2.15-lb sauce packets of “Green Dragon Fully Cooked Breaded Diced Chicken Leg Meat With a General Tso’s Sauce” with use by/sell by dates of 5/6/2016, 7/10/2016, and 8/6/2016 and packaging dates of 5/6/2015, 7/10/2015, and 8/6/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 2 – 5-lb clear bags of “Sweet Georgia Brand Fully Cooked Breaded Diced Chicken Meat” with a use by/sell by date of 5/6/2016 and a packaging date of 5/6/2015.

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 5-lb clear bags of chicken and 6 – 2.15-lb sauce packets of “Green Dragon Fully Cooked Breaded Diced Chicken Leg Meat With a Sweet Sriracha Glaze” with use by/sell by dates of 5/6/2016 and 8/6/2016 and packaging dates of 5/6/2015 and 8/6/2015.

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 7.15-lb clear bags of “Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken Leg Meat Strips With Teriyaki Sauce” with use by/sell by dates of 12/3/2016 and 8/10/2016 and packaging dates of 12/3/2015 and 8/10/2015.

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 5-lb clear bags of chicken and 6 – 2.15-lb sauce packets of “Green Dragon Fully Cooked Breaded Diced Chicken Leg Meat With a Japanese Cherry Blossom Sauce” with use by/sell by dates of 5/6/2016 and 8/6/2016 and  packaging dates of 5/6/2015 and 8/6/2015.

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 7.15 lb clear bags of “73002 Green Dragon Fully Cooked Seasoned Chicken Leg Meat Strips with New Orleans Brand Sauce” with a use by/sell by date of 08/10/2016; and a packaging date of 08/10/2015.

42.9-lb boxes containing 6 – 5-lb clear bags of chicken and 6 – 2.15-lb sauce packets of “Green Dragon Fully Cooked Breaded Diced Chicken Leg Meat With a Tangerine Sauce” with a use by/sell by date of 8/6/2016 and a packaging date of 8/6/2015.

On April 26, 2016, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp recalled approximately 4,527,300 pounds of fully cooked chicken nuggets produced on various dates from Aug. 21, 2014 to March 1, 2016. The following products are subject to recall:

20-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “6145 Gold Kist Farms Menu Right Fully Cooked Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Nuggets Breaded Nugget Shaped Chicken Patties” with use by/sell by dates of 05/28/2016, and 04/27/2016 and packaging dates of 05/28/2015 and 04/27/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “6253 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Homestyle Breaded Strip Shaped Chicken Patties” with use by/sell by dates of 04/27/2016 and 08/06/2016, and packaging dates of 04/27/2015 and 08/06/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “6353 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Homestyle Breaded Breakfast Chicken Patties” with use/by sell by dates of 09/17/2016 and 09/21/2016 and packaging dates 09/17/2015 and 09/21/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “6654 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Homestyle Breaded Chicken Patty” with use by/sell by dates of 05/11/2016, 06/05/2016, and 08/21/2015, and packaging dates of 05/11/2015, 06/05/2015, and 08/21/2014.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “66660 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Hot & Spicy Breaded Chicken Patty” with use by/sell by date of 07/18/2016 and packaging date of 07/18/2015.

20-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “69160 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Popcorn Style Chicken Patty Fritters” with use/by sell by dates of 08/19/2016 and 09/25/2016, and packaging dates of 8/19/2015 and 09/25/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “70340 Pierce Chicken Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Tenderloins” with a use by/sell by dates of 09/28/2016, 09/25/2016, and 11/09/2016, and packaging dates of 09/28/2015, 09/25/2015, and 11/09/2015.

30-lb boxes containing of 5-lb clear bags of “612100 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Nuggets Nugget Shaped Chicken Patties” with use by/sell by dates of 07/11/2016, 11/09/2016, and 11/25/2016 and packaging dates of 07/11/2015, 11/09/2015, and 11/25/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “615300 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Home-style Breaded Chicken Nuggets Nugget Shaped Chicken Patties” with  use by/ sell by dates of 10/08/2016, 10/09/2016, 10/03/2016, 10/20/2016, 11/24/2016, 10/01/2016, 10/16/2016, 10/14/2016, and packaging dates of 10/08/2015, 10/01/2015, 10/16/2015, 10/09/2015, 10/03/2015, 10/20/2015, 11/24/2015, and 10/14/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “625300 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Home-style Breaded Chicken Strip Shaped Chicken Patties” with a use by/sell by date of 10/16/2016, and a packaging date of 10/16/2015.

20-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “633100 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Home-style Breaded Breakfast Chicken Breast Patties with Rib Meat” with a use by/sell by date of 10/03/2016, and a packaging date of 10/03/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “662100 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Breaded Chicken Patties” with use by/sell by dates of 10/07/2016 and 08/13/2016, and packaging dates of 10/07/2015 and 08/13/2015.

30-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “665400 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Home-style Breaded Chicken Patties” with  use by/sell by dates of 10/06/2016, 07/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 07/25/2016, 08/29/2016, 09/12/2016, 12/02/2016, 12/21/2016, and packaging dates of 10/06/2015, 07/24/2015, 07/01/2015, 07/25/2015, 08/29/2016, 09/12/2016, 12/02/2016, 12/21/2016.

30-lb boxes containing of 5-lb clear bags of “666600 Gold Kist Farms Fully Cooked Whole Grain Hot & Spicy Breaded Chicken Patties” with use by/sell by dates of 10/08/2016, 09/29/2015, 09/30/2016, and packaging dates of 10/08/2015, 09/29/2015, 09/30/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “92105 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN BREADED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS BREADED NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT” with a use/by sell by date of 05/28/2016, and a packaging date of 05/28/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “92430 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED BREADED CHICKEN TENDERLOINS” with use by/sell by dates of 09/28/2016, 11/09/2016, and packaging dates of 09/28/2016, 11/09/2016.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “93406 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN POPCORN STYLE CHICKEN PATTY FRITTERS” with a use by/sell by date of 05/28/2016 and a packaging date of 05/28/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “94208 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN HOT AND SPICY BREADED CHICKEN PATTY” with a use by date of 07/18/2016 and a packaging date of 07/18/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “96965 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN BREADED CHICKEN NUGGETS NUGGET SHAPED CHICKEN PATTIES” with a use by/sell by date of 10/14/2016 and a packaging date of 10/14/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “96971 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN BREADED CHICKEN BREAST PATTIES WITH RIB MEAT” with a use by/sell by date of 10/08/2016 and a packaging date of 10/08/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “96973 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN BREADED CHICKEN PATTIES” with use by/sell by dates of 07/24/2016, 07/01/2016, 12/02/2016, 09/12/2016, and packaging dates of 07/24/2015, 07/01/2015, 12/02/2015, 09/12/2015.

10-lb boxes containing 5-lb clear bags of “96978 Sweet Georgia Brand FULLY COOKED WHOLE GRAIN HOT AND SPICY BREADED CHICKEN PATTIES” with use by/sell by dates of 10/08/2016 and 9/30/2016, and packaging dates of 10/08/2015 and 9/30/2016.

Additional information on production dates and case codes can be found here.

On April 7, 2016, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp recalled approximately 40,780 pounds of fully cooked chicken nuggets produced on Oct. 5, 2015. The following product is subject to recall:

20-lb. cardboard boxes containing two, 10-lb. clear plastic bags of fully cooked chicken nuggets labeled as “GOLD KIST FARMS Fully Cooked Whole Grain Popcorn Style Chicken Patty Fritters” with package codes 5278105021, 5278105022, 5278105023, 5278105000, and 5278105001.

The products subject to recall bears establishment number “EST. 20728” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped for institutional use nationwide. According to Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. records, schools have purchased products through the company’s commercial channels.

The problem was first discovered after the firm received several consumer complaints regarding plastic contamination of the chicken nuggets. The firm notified FSIS personnel of the issue on April 6, 2016. FSIS personnel identified more affected product types and dates of production after investigating additional consumer complaints of foreign material contamination received by the recalling firm.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: RECALLED: These chicken products may contain metal — throw them away

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