Urgent NH Chicken Recall: Listeria Risk Found in Popular "Ready-to-Eat" Product

 

Suzanna’s Kitchen, a Georgia-based company, has issued a recall for approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 

The products were distributed to multiple states, including New Hampshire, prompting urgent action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Recall Details: Identifying the Affected Chicken Products

The recall targetsspecific ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast filled products that pose a listeria contamination risk. The affected items are 10- pound cases containing two five-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat. Consumers and businesses should look for the following identifying marks.

 

·         Establishment Number: P-1382

·         Lot Code: 60104 P1382 287 5 J14

·         Production Date: October 14, 2025

These products were shipped to distribution centers in severalstates, including New Hampshire. 

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The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is concerned that some products may be in restaurant or institutional refrigerators. 

Health Risks and Consumer Action: Understanding Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that cancause listeriosis, a potentially fatal infection. It is particularly dangerous for young children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

·         Consumers should not consume these products.

·         Restaurants and institutions should not serve them.

·         The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Crucially, the recall was initiated after a third-party laboratory's routine sample tested positive for Listeria. 

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As of the announcement, there havebeen no confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illnesses linked to eating this chicken. This proactive measure aims to prevent any potential outbreak.

Official Guidance and How to Report Concerns

The USDA classifiesthis as a class I Recall, Recall, meaning it is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that eating the food will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.

For questions or to report illness:

·         USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854 (available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday).

·         Email: MPHotline@usda.gov

·         Online Reporting: Consumers and media can also usethe Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaiants.fsis.ussda.gov/eCOF/

Ensure Kitchen Safety During Recalls

Maintain a safe kitchen with essential tools for proper food handling and storage.

ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer – Ensure all poultry is cooked to the safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers – Store leftovers safely in airtight, leakproof containers to prevent cross-contamination.

Lysol Disinfectant Kitchen Cleaner – Effectively cleans and disinfects countertops, cutting boards, and surfaces after handling raw or ready-to-eat foods.

Source Information

This alert is based on the official government recall notice.

·         For the full official recall release: USDA FSIS Recall Notice

·         For general food safety information: FoodSafety.gov

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