USDA-FSIS announced the recall on January 16, 2026 after a third-party laboratory sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. No confirmed illnesses associated with the recalled chicken had been reported when the recall was announced, but foodservice operators should not serve affected product bearing lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and establishment number P-1382.
Quick Facts
- Product: Fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat
- Amount recalled: Approximately 13,720 pounds
- Hazard: Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Lot code: 60104 P1382 287 5 J14
Latest Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Recall Developments
January 2026
January 16, 2026 – USDA-FSIS announced that Suzanna’s Kitchen of Norcross, Georgia, was recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets after a third-party laboratory sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
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January 16, 2026 – The recall notice identified 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat bearing lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14. The products carry establishment number P-1382 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
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January 16, 2026 – State agriculture authorities also publicized the recall after the affected product was distributed for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.
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What Is the Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Recall?
The recall involves ready-to-eat, fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets produced by Suzanna’s Kitchen Inc., a food manufacturer located in Norcross, Georgia.
The recalled chicken was produced on October 14, 2025 and later distributed to foodservice distribution centers in multiple states.
Which Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Products Were Recalled?
The affected product is packaged in 10-pound cases containing two separate 5-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat.
- Product: Fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat
- Case size: 10 pounds
- Inner packages: Two 5-pound bags
- Lot code: 60104 P1382 287 5 J14
- Establishment number: P-1382
- Production date: October 14, 2025
The lot code appears on both the side of the shipping case and the individual package.
Why Was Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Recalled?
The recall was initiated because laboratory testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets.
According to USDA-FSIS, the problem was discovered when a third-party laboratory reported a positive Listeria monocytogenes result involving the fully cooked product.
Why Is Listeria a Concern in Ready-to-Eat Chicken?
Ready-to-eat products are generally intended to be consumed without an additional cooking step capable of destroying harmful bacteria. Contamination of a fully cooked food can therefore create a potential exposure risk if the product is served without further heat treatment.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an infection that is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, adults age 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.
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Where Was the Recalled Chicken Distributed?
The affected Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken was shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in seven states:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Missouri
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Ohio
The recall information identifies foodservice distribution rather than ordinary retail grocery sales. Restaurants, institutions, cafeterias, and other foodservice operations that purchased Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken should compare inventory information with the recalled lot.
How Much Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Was Recalled?
Approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breast fillets were included in the recall.
This quantity applies to the recalled production identified by USDA-FSIS and should not be interpreted as the total amount of Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken produced or sold generally.
Were Any Illnesses Reported?
No confirmed reports of illness associated with consumption of the recalled products had been reported when USDA-FSIS announced the recall.
The absence of reported illnesses at the time of the announcement does not eliminate the contamination concern because the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?
CDC states that invasive listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Symptoms typically begin within about two weeks after eating contaminated food, although timing can vary.
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Pregnant women may experience fever and flu-like symptoms while infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection in a newborn.
Who Is at Greater Risk From Listeria?
Pregnant women, newborns, adults age 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious complications from Listeria infection.
People outside these groups can also become infected, although severe invasive illness is less common among otherwise healthy individuals.
What Should Foodservice Operators Do With Recalled Chicken?
Foodservice businesses and institutions should check stored frozen chicken for lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and establishment number P-1382.
Affected product should not be served or distributed. USDA recall instructions should be followed for product disposition and any questions concerning recalled inventory.
Could Recalled Chicken Still Be in Freezers?
Because the product was frozen and distributed for foodservice use, affected packages could remain in institutional or commercial freezer inventories after the initial distribution period.
Checking the case label, lot code, establishment number, and product description is important because recalls apply to specific production lots rather than every product made by the company.
Who May Be Affected?
People who consumed chicken from the recalled lot through a restaurant, institution, cafeteria, workplace, healthcare facility, or another foodservice operation may have been exposed to the affected product.
Anyone who later developed a medically documented Listeria infection may want to preserve meal receipts, institutional food records, laboratory results, medical records, and any information identifying the chicken served.
What Evidence May Matter in a Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Claim?
- Product packaging or photographs
- Lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14
- Establishment number P-1382
- Foodservice purchase or distribution records
- Receipts or meal records
- Dates the chicken was consumed
- Laboratory results confirming Listeria infection
- Medical and hospitalization records
Foodborne-illness claims typically require evidence connecting a specific food exposure with the diagnosed infection and resulting damages.
Who May Be Liable for a Listeria Illness?
Potential liability depends on the facts and applicable law. Manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, distributors, foodservice operators, and other companies in the distribution chain may potentially be evaluated when allegedly contaminated food causes illness.
The Suzanna’s Kitchen recall itself does not establish negligence or civil liability against the manufacturer, distributor, restaurant, institution, or any other party.
Current Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Lawsuit and Recall Status
The documented federal action is the USDA-FSIS recall involving approximately 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat Suzanna’s Kitchen grilled chicken breast fillets due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The cited USDA-FSIS and state recall materials do not themselves announce a nationwide class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, or coordinated personal-injury settlement involving the recalled chicken.
Individual legal review may nevertheless be appropriate when a person develops laboratory-confirmed listeriosis after consuming chicken that can be traced to the recalled lot.
Do I Qualify for a Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Claim?
- Did you eat Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken from the recalled production lot?
- Can the chicken be traced to lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14?
- Were you later diagnosed with Listeria or treated for symptoms consistent with listeriosis?
- Can you document the food exposure, laboratory testing, medical treatment, or resulting losses?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review product identification, exposure evidence, medical records, damages, and applicable filing deadlines.
Legal Process for a Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled product, exposure history, illness, and available documentation.
- Investigation. Evidence may include packaging, distribution records, meal records, laboratory findings, medical records, and USDA recall information.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a foodborne-illness lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or food-safety experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts.
Compensation in a Listeria Foodborne Illness Case
Depending on the circumstances, damages may include emergency treatment, hospitalization, medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, pregnancy-related losses, future healthcare needs, and other losses permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Recall Developments
| Event |
Month/Year |
Type |
Status |
Source |
Notes |
| Suzanna’s Kitchen Chicken Recall |
January 2026 |
USDA-FSIS Recall |
Announced |
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About 13,720 pounds |
| Georgia Recall Notification |
January 2026 |
State Safety Notice |
Published |
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Listeria contamination concern |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Lawsuit?
The Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Lawsuit topic concerns potential foodborne-illness claims involving recalled grilled chicken breast fillets and alleged Listeria infections. A viable individual claim generally requires evidence connecting the recalled product with a medically documented illness.
Which Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken was recalled?
The recall involves 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags of fully cooked grilled chicken breast fillets with rib meat. The affected packages bear lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and establishment number P-1382.
Why was the chicken recalled?
A third-party laboratory sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. USDA-FSIS subsequently announced the recall of approximately 13,720 pounds of the affected product.
Were illnesses linked to the recalled chicken?
No confirmed illnesses had been reported when USDA-FSIS announced the recall. The cited recall materials do not identify a Suzanna’s Kitchen-specific illness count at the time of the announcement.
Where was the recalled chicken distributed?
The chicken was shipped to distribution centers for foodservice sales in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio.
How can I identify the recalled product?
Look for lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 and establishment number P-1382. The product was packaged in 10-pound cases containing two 5-pound bags.
What are the symptoms of Listeria infection?
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Pregnant women may experience mild symptoms while still facing serious pregnancy-related complications.
Can I file a Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Lawsuit?
A person who developed laboratory-confirmed listeriosis after consuming chicken traceable to the recalled lot may warrant individual legal review. The recall does not establish liability by itself, and any claim depends on exposure evidence, causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a Suzanna’s Kitchen Frozen Chicken Breast Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed a serious Listeria infection after eating recalled Suzanna’s Kitchen chicken, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
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References
[1] https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/suzannas-kitchen-recalls-ready-eat-grilled-chicken-breast-fillet-products-due
[2] https://www.agr.ga.gov/recalls?nid=8821
[3] https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/signs-symptoms/index.html
