A food company based in Georgia has initiated a recall of approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that poses serious health risks. This action has been publicly announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Suzanna’s Kitchen, headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, produced the affected products on October 14, 2025. The recalled items include cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat, which were packaged in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags. These products have been distributed to food service centers across seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.
As of now, health officials have reported no confirmed cases of illness linked to these recalled chicken products. The contamination issue was uncovered by a third-party laboratory that conducted tests on the chicken fillets, revealing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium is notorious for being found in various environments and can survive even in refrigerated conditions, making it a significant concern in food safety.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Listeria can thrive in contaminated soil, water, sewage, vegetation, and animals. The risk of infection arises from food that has been improperly handled at any stage, including harvesting, processing, and storage.
Listeria infections are particularly serious, as they rank as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 1,250 Americans fall ill from this infection each year, with around 172 fatalities attributed to it. Despite the absence of reported illnesses from the recalled products, consumer safety officials advise anyone with concerns to consult with a healthcare provider.
Consumers can identify the potentially contaminated chicken by looking for the establishment number P-1382 printed within the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on the cases and packaging. CBS News has sought comments from Suzanna’s Kitchen regarding this matter, but further details from the company have not yet been released.
