A major recall has been announced by Georgia's own Suzanna's Kitchen, covering approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product in question was sent across seven states, specifically to foodservice distribution centers located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. According to the statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, the recalled grilled chicken products were produced on October 14, 2025, and are packaged in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags.
While the recall is ongoing, no illness reports connected with this issue have been confirmed as of January 16, as reported by 11Alive. However, there is concern from the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) that the contaminated products might still be found in commercial freezers or refrigerators. Customers who have bought these products, recognized by a lot code "60104 P1382 287 5 J14," and the establishment number "P-1382", are urged not to consume them and should either discard or return them to the place of purchase.
Discovered by a third-party laboratory sample, the presence of the Listeria bacterium can lead to listeriosis, a grave infection particularly dangerous for the elderly, people with compromised immune systems, and pregnant women, along with other vulnerable groups. Healthy individuals may suffer from symptoms including fever, muscle aches, and nausea, and for pregnant women, severe consequences such as miscarriages and stillbirths could occur.
According to information from FOX 5 Atlanta, Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which, when infected with, symptoms can range from fever and muscle aches to more severe neurological effects such as confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, and could appear anywhere from three to 70 days post-ingestion. It stands as the third leading cause of death from foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to the statistics provided by the CDC.
