Consumers Beware: Restaurants Across the Country Just Found Out Their Chicken Was Missing a Critical Warning

Federal food safety officials are alerting restaurants nationwide after a Georgia-based food producer recalled tens of thousands of pounds of cooked chicken tied to a labeling mistake.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed the issue involves an undeclared allergen that could pose a serious risk to certain consumers.

The recall was issued by Suzanna’s Kitchen and affects roughly 62,550 lbs. of fully cooked, bone-in, breaded chicken sold as an eight-piece cut. FSIS stated the product contains soy, a major food allergen, but the ingredient was not disclosed on the label, triggering a misbranding concern.

Records show the chicken was prepared on October 16, 2025, before being shipped to restaurants throughout the country. The product was distributed in 18 lb. cases containing four individual units.

FSIS identified the affected packages by case code “P 1380 126237 B30851 23:11 K04,” which appears on the side of the box.

Officials say they are “concerned that some product may be in restaurant refrigerators or freezers,” raising the possibility that the chicken is still accessible in food service locations. Restaurants that discover the product are being instructed to discard it immediately and not serve it under any circumstances.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of illness or allergic reactions linked to the recalled chicken. Even so, FSIS advised that “anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider” out of caution.

The situation was brought to federal attention after Suzanna’s Kitchen notified FSIS that it had identified a labeling error involving the allergen content. Following that notification, the agency issued the recall to prevent potential harm to consumers with soy allergies.

FSIS continues to oversee the recall process and is urging food service operators to double-check inventory as the agency works to ensure the product is fully removed from circulation.