Camilla Jessen
Listeria contamination triggers chicken recall.
Nearly 14,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken have been recalled after tests revealed possible contamination with the dangerous bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
Product details
The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on January 16, 2026, and involves approximately 13,720 pounds of grilled chicken breast fillets made by Suzanna’s Kitchen.
The affected chicken was distributed exclusively to food service operations, not to retail consumers.
The product in question was produced on October 14, 2025, and distributed to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.
It comes in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked chicken breast fillets with rib meat. Each case has the lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and establishment number P-1382.
Listeria risks and symptoms
Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illness, particularly in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems.
While healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms like fever, nausea, and vomiting, listeriosis can be fatal for at-risk individuals. Pregnant women are at particular risk, as listeriosis can result in pregnancy loss or neonatal death.
The FSIS has advised food service operators in the affected states to immediately check their inventories and remove any matching products.
Although no illnesses have been reported, the FSIS urges anyone who may have consumed the recalled chicken and is concerned about potential exposure to contact a healthcare provider.
Investigation
The recall was triggered after a routine test from a third-party laboratory found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the grilled chicken.
The contamination was discovered as part of standard food safety procedures.
Despite the lack of immediate health reports, food safety experts emphasize that listeria can grow in unsanitary conditions during food production and processing, making thorough testing essential to prevent outbreaks.
The FSIS also recommends that anyone handling bulk food or food service products check the lot code and establishment number on any grilled chicken fillets in their inventory.
If the lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and the establishment number P-1382 match, the product should not be served or consumed.
Sources: FSIS, WKRC, Economic Times, Grand Pinnacle Tribune
