Georgia Company Recalls Chicken Over Listeria Concerns
A Georgia-based food company, Suzanna’s Kitchen, has recalled about 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken. The recall affects products sold in seven states after tests showed possible Listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced.
Products and Distribution
The recalled chicken was produced on October 14, 2025. It came in 10-pound cases, each containing two 5-pound bags of cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat. The products were sent to distribution centers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio for food service sales.
Reason for Recall
Health officials said a third-party laboratory discovered the contamination. The lab detected Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness if ingested. The bacteria can survive in refrigerated foods andares often spread when food is harvested, processed, or stored in contaminated environments.
Health Risks
Listeria infections are the third-leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the U.S. Each year, the CDC estimates about 1,250 people contract the infection, and around 172 die. Although no illnesses have been linked to Suzanna’s Kitchen products, officials advise anyone concerned to contact a healthcare provider.
Identifying the Recalled Products
Consumers can identify the recalled chicken by looking for the establishment number P-1382 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 also appears on the packaging.
