Federal officials announced that a Georgia-based food producer has recalled nearly 14,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken after testing indicated a potential contamination with listeria.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Suzanna’s Kitchen, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, is voluntarily recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillet products. The recall was made public on Jan. 16. FSIS said the issue came to light after a third-party laboratory test returned a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses linked to the recalled products have been confirmed to date.
The affected chicken was produced on Oct. 14, 2025, and distributed to foodservice centers in seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio. The products were packaged in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat. The recalled items can be identified by the establishment number P-1382 printed inside the USDA inspection mark and the lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14, which appears on both the case and individual bags.
Listeria is a bacteria commonly found in soil, water, vegetation and animals and can survive—and even multiply—under refrigerated conditions. Federal health agencies note that contamination can occur at multiple points during food production, processing or storage.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, listeria infections affect roughly 1,600 people in the United States each year and are a leading cause of death among foodborne illnesses. Symptoms can range from mild gastrointestinal issues to severe, invasive illness, particularly among pregnant people, older adults, newborns and those with weakened immune systems.
Consumers or foodservice operators who have the recalled chicken are advised to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who believes they may have become ill after consuming the product is encouraged to seek medical advice. Questions about the recall can be directed to Suzanna’s Kitchen customer service or to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
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