Foodservice grilled chicken recalled over possible Listeria
According to USDA FSIS, Suzanna’s Kitchen recalled about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets that may be contaminated with Listeria. Foodservice buyers in seven states should check lot codes and not serve the product.
Ready-to-eat chicken often moves through foodservice kitchens without a second cook step. According to USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), that is exactly why a January 16, 2026 Class I recall of grilled chicken breast fillets deserved attention from buyers in seven states—and why the lot details remain a useful template for how to read FSIS poultry notices.
What happened
FSIS announced that Suzanna’s Kitchen of Norcross, Georgia, recalled approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillet products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were produced on October 14, 2025.
According to FSIS, the problem was discovered when a third-party laboratory sample of the fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets tested positive for Listeria. There were no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of these products at the time of the announcement.
Impacted product (per FSIS):
- 10-lb. cases containing two 5-lb. bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat
- Lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on the side of the case and on the package
- Establishment number P-1382 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Items were shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. FSIS later recorded about 2,190 pounds recovered; the recall action window closed March 2, 2026.
Who is affected
Primarily foodservice operators and distributors in the seven listed states who received that lot. Household consumers are less likely to see 10-lb. foodservice cases on grocery shelves, but anyone who purchased similar bulk product through a restaurant supplier should still match establishment and lot markings. Secondary distributors who broke cases into smaller packs should verify whether the source lot matches.
What to do
According to FSIS guidance on such recalls: do not eat, serve, or sell the recalled product. Throw it away or return it to the supplier. Clean and sanitize surfaces and equipment that contacted the chicken. Anyone concerned about illness after eating ready-to-eat poultry should contact a healthcare provider; FSIS notes that Listeria infection is especially serious for pregnant people, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
When scanning future FSIS notices, match three things every time: product description, establishment number in the mark of inspection, and lot/production codes.
FSIS Class I recalls mean a reasonable probability of serious health consequences if the product is eaten. Even when no illnesses are confirmed at announcement time, the laboratory finding is enough for a market withdrawal of remaining product. Operators should also review whether the same lot was redirected to secondary accounts after the original distribution.
Source
Primary source: USDA FSIS — Suzanna’s Kitchen grilled chicken breast fillet recall
Official primary source (USDA FSIS):
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/suzannas-kitchen-recalls-ready-eat-grilled-chicken-breast-fillet-products-due
This brief is a plain-English digest of a public government notice. It is not medical or legal advice. Verify details on the linked official page before acting.