Circle K Chicken Salad Sandwich Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

LSG Sky Chefs recalled its 5.9 oz Circle K Chicken Salad Sandwich in July 2021 because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The chicken came from a national Tyson Foods recall of ready-to-eat chicken products. The sandwich, UPC 815138013996, was sold at Circle K stores in the Phoenix, Arizona and Southern California areas, with best buy dates from 6/7/21 through 7/9/21. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the sandwich. The FDA lists the recall as completed and terminated, and the company reported no illnesses. If you ate one and became ill, see a doctor and tell the doctor about the possible exposure.

Latest Circle K Chicken Salad Sandwich Lawsuit Updates

July 8, 2021: FDA Posts Notice and FSIS Expands Tyson Recall

The FDA posted the LSG Sky Chefs announcement [1]. Meat+Poultry reported that the Tyson Foods recall was updated the same day [2]. The Food Safety and Inspection Service added date codes. It raised the total to about 8,955,296 lbs from about 8,492,832 lbs.

July 7, 2021: LSG Sky Chefs Announces Voluntary Recall

LSG Sky Chefs announced a voluntary recall of its 5.9 oz Chicken Salad Sandwich sold at Circle K stores. The company asked buyers to dispose of the sandwich or return it to Circle K.

July 3, 2021: Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken for Possible Listeria

Tyson Foods recalled approximately 8.5 million lbs of ready-to-eat chicken products for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall covered the chicken used in the Circle K sandwich.

What Is Listeria?

According to the FDA, Listeria monocytogenes is a disease-causing bacteria found in many places [3]. These include soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation and animals. The illness it causes is called listeriosis, and it spreads through contaminated food. The FDA notice for the Circle K sandwich names this bacteria as the reason for the recall.

Who May Be Affected?

People who ate the sandwich in this recall may be affected. It was sold between 6/1/21 and 7/5/21 at Circle K stores in the Phoenix, Arizona or Southern California areas. The sandwich is 5.9 oz and has the UPC code 815138013996. Young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems face higher risk, the FDA notice says. Whether you may qualify depends on an individual legal review. Other cases of contaminated food are covered on our food poisoning lawsuit page.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The recall notice reports no illnesses. LSG Sky Chefs told the FDA it had received no reports of illnesses associated with the sandwich. The notice describes Listeria symptoms. Healthy people may suffer only short-term symptoms. These include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. These are notice descriptions, not claims in a lawsuit. MedlinePlus, from the National Library of Medicine, lists fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting [4]. It says listeriosis is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.

Recall and Regulatory Background

The recall covers the sandwich LSG Sky Chefs made for Circle K. Its chicken is subject to a national recall issued by Tyson Foods Inc. The FDA notice says the sandwich had the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A recall does not prove that anyone was harmed or that a company is liable.

Evidence to Preserve

If you ate a recalled sandwich and became ill, keep records that tie the illness to the product. Useful items include:

• Packaging showing the Circle K brand, UPC 815138013996 and the best buy date
• The receipt, card or app record of the purchase
• Photographs of the sandwich and its package
• Medical records and lab results
• A record of your symptoms and the dates they began
• Communications with Circle K or LSG Sky Chefs

Keep the original package and receipt in a safe place. Write down where and when you bought the sandwich while you still remember.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a sandwich illness come from state law and depend on where you live. The deadline also depends on when the illness started and when a doctor diagnosed it, because a delayed diagnosis can change the timing. Letting a deadline pass can end a claim, however strong the facts look. A lawyer can check which deadline applies to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does the Research Say About Listeriosis?

Research on listeriosis from MedlinePlus says the illness is treated with antibiotics. Because antibiotics are the treatment, anyone who ate the recalled sandwich and feels sick should see a doctor promptly.

Can I Get a Refund for the Recalled Sandwich?

The FDA notice asked buyers who bought the recalled sandwich between 6/1/21 and 7/5/21 to either dispose of it or return it for a full refund.

Did the Recall Include Other Products or Retailers?

The recall did not include other products or retailers. The FDA notice says no other products or retailers are involved in this voluntary recall. All affected sandwiches had already been pulled from the stores.

What Should I Do If I Ate the Recalled Sandwich and Feel Sick?

If you ate the recalled sandwich and feel sick, seek medical treatment. Tell your doctor that you ate a recalled sandwich so the doctor knows about the possible Listeria exposure, especially if you have symptoms of Listeria infection.

What Did the Tyson Chicken Recall Cover?

The Tyson chicken recall covered ready-to-eat chicken made at the Dexter, Mo., plant between Dec. 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021, according to Meat+Poultry. The FDA notice for the sandwich gives no production dates of its own.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lsg-sky-chefs-recalls-circle-k-brand-chicken-salad-sandwich-because-possible-health-risk
2. https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/25210-lsg-sky-chefs-recalls-chicken-salad-sandwich
3. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/listeria-listeriosis
4. https://medlineplus.gov/listeriainfections.html