13k pounds of chicken recalled in seven US states over listeria concerns

US authorities have recalled more than 13,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken over listeria concerns, warning operators and consumers across seven states. Testing by a third-party laboratory confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the ready-to-eat chicken product, prompting the recall.

Suzanna’s Kitchen, based in Norcross, Georgia, is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillet products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

Produced on 14 October 2025, the recalled chicken is packaged in 10lb cases containing two 5lb bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat. They carry the lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on both the outer case and inner packaging, as well as establishment number P-1382 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

FSIS said the company distributed the products to foodservice centres across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Ohio.

Health risks and consumer advice

Listeriosis can cause serious and potentially fatal illness, particularly among older adults, pregnant individuals, infants and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Infection during pregnancy carries significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery or severe infection in newborns.

FSIS has received no reports of illness linked to the recalled chicken, but warned that some products may still be held in commercial freezers or refrigerators. The regulators urged consumers not to eat the recalled chicken and to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Furthermore, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises anyone who develops flu-like symptoms within two months of consuming recalled food to seek medical advice and inform healthcare professionals of possible exposure.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Dawn Duncan, customer service director at Suzanna’s Kitchen, via [email protected].

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