Urgent Alert: 5 Major Chicken Recalls You Must Check Today (December 22, 2025)
The landscape of food safety is constantly shifting, and as of today, December 22, 2025, consumers need to be aware of several critical and active chicken product recalls. These alerts, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), range from misbranding with undeclared allergens to potential contamination, affecting millions of pounds of poultry. It is essential to check your freezer and refrigerator immediately against the latest public health alerts to ensure you are not storing or consuming a recalled item.
The most immediate concern for consumers involves a large-scale recall of fully cooked, breaded chicken products due to an undeclared allergen, alongside previous major alerts that may still have affected products in the supply chain or in consumers' homes. We have compiled the most recent and relevant chicken recalls to help you protect your family.
The Most Critical Active Chicken Recalls in December 2025
Food safety authorities have issued several high-priority alerts this month. The following recalls represent the most significant and immediate risks to public health, requiring consumers to check their products for specific lot codes and establishment numbers.
1. Suzanna's Kitchen: Undeclared Allergen (Soy) Alert
One of the most pressing alerts is the Suzanna's Kitchen recall, announced on December 12, 2025, involving approximately 62,550 pounds of fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products.
- Company: Suzanna's Kitchen, a Suwanee, Ga., establishment.
- Reason for Recall: Misbranding and an undeclared allergen, specifically soy, which is not listed on the product label. This poses a serious risk to individuals with soy allergies.
- Product Subject to Recall: Fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products. The recall includes 8-piece cut, bone-in breaded chicken portions.
- Key Identifying Mark: The product bears the USDA mark of inspection on the case's label and establishment number “P-1380” printed on the side of the package.
- Action: Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
2. Supreme Service Solutions LLC (Boar's Head): Salad and Wrap Recall
A very recent alert, dated December 18, 2025, involves prepared food items containing chicken. This highlights the fact that recalls are not limited to raw or frozen poultry, but also include ready-to-eat convenience meals.
- Company: Supreme Service Solutions LLC.
- Products: Boar's Head Chicken Caesar Salad and Wrap.
- Reason for Recall: The specific reason for this recall is not detailed in the initial alert snippet but is classified as a recent and active recall. Consumers should check the Ohio Department of Health or FSIS websites for full details if they have purchased these products recently.
- Action: Check the "View Recall" link on official state health department or FSIS sites for specific lot codes and disposition instructions.
3. Hormel Foods: Massive Ready-To-Eat Chicken Alert
While announced in October 2025, the sheer scale of this recall—nearly 5 million pounds—means the products could still be in circulation or improperly stored. This recall is a major event in recent food safety history.
- Company: Hormel Foods Corporation.
- Quantity: Approximately 4,874,815 pounds of ready-to-eat frozen chicken products.
- Reason for Recall: The products were recalled because they may be contaminated. This alert was comprehensive, even advising that restaurants could still have tainted chicken in their freezers.
- Action: Consumers and commercial kitchens must check all ready-to-eat frozen chicken products from Hormel for the recalled poultry stamped with the relevant establishment marks from that period.
Understanding the Different Types of Chicken Recalls and Food Safety
Chicken recalls typically fall into several categories, each with a different level of risk. The intention behind these recalls is to prevent foodborne illness and allergic reactions, which is why the USDA's FSIS is so vigilant with public health alerts. Understanding the terminology is key to protecting your household.
Undeclared Allergens vs. Extraneous Material
The Suzanna's Kitchen recall is an example of an undeclared allergen issue. This is a Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consumption will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death—especially for those with severe allergies to ingredients like soy, milk, or wheat.
Another common recall reason is the presence of extraneous matter, or foreign material. The Foster Poultry Farms recall is a recent example of this. This occurs when non-food items, such as plastic, metal, or rubber, accidentally contaminate the product during processing. Even small pieces can pose a choking hazard or cause injury.
Finally, contamination by pathogens like Salmonella or Listeria is a frequent cause of large-scale poultry recalls. These bacteria can cause severe foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, young children, and people with weakened immune systems.
How to Check Your Products and Stay Safe
Staying informed about current recalls is the best defense against consuming unsafe food. The process for checking your products is straightforward and should be done immediately if you have recently purchased chicken.
- Locate the USDA Establishment Number: Look for the establishment number (e.g., "P-1380" for Suzanna's Kitchen) printed inside the USDA mark of inspection. This is the fastest way to confirm if your product is from an affected facility.
- Check Product Name and Packaging: Verify the exact product name and packaging description against the official FSIS public health alert. Recalls are often limited to specific lot codes, case codes, or production dates.
- Do Not Consume: If your product matches the recall criteria, do not cook or consume it. Even thorough cooking may not neutralize all risks, especially in the case of undeclared allergens.
- Dispose or Return: Immediately throw the product away in a secure, sealed trash container or return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.
- Monitor Official Sources: For the most up-to-date information, regularly check the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) website. They issue the official alerts for meat and poultry products.
The frequency of these alerts underscores the need for constant vigilance. By following these steps and checking the latest public health alerts, you can minimize the risk of foodborne illness and ensure the safety of your kitchen pantry. Remember, when in doubt, it is always safer to discard the product than to risk consumption.
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