Suzanna’s Kitchen Recalls Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Products Over Undeclared Soy Allergen

WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS) announced that Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products after regulators found the items misbranded and containing an undeclared allergen. USDA FSIS said the products contain soy, a known allergen not listed on the label, which poses a potential health risk to sensitive individuals.

Regulators said the recall affects products shipped to restaurant locations nationwide and involves more than 62,000 pounds of chicken. Although no illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported, USDA FSIS urged restaurants to immediately stop serving the affected items and dispose of them properly.

Suzanna’s Kitchen recall: quick summary

This recall involves fully cooked, bone-in breaded chicken products produced by Suzanna’s Kitchen in October 2025 and distributed to restaurants across the U.S. The issue stems from mislabeling that failed to disclose soy as an ingredient, which can be dangerous for people with soy allergies. USDA FSIS confirmed the recall after the company notified the agency of the labeling error. No confirmed adverse reactions have been reported, but restaurants are being urged to discard the product.

What happened?

USDA FSIS said Suzanna’s Kitchen initiated the recall after the company discovered it had mislabeled chicken products containing soy with a product code that did not indicate the allergen. The company announced the recall on December 12, 2025, in coordination with USDA FSIS, after notifying regulators of the error.

In its recall alert, USDA FSIS warned that the product contains soy, a known allergen, which the label does not declare. The agency added that “anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.”

The company shipped the affected chicken to restaurant locations nationwide, prompting concerns that some product may still be in restaurant refrigerators or freezers.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	Best by date	Issue	Affected areas
Suzanna’s Kitchen	Fully cooked breaded chicken portions	18-lb. case	Produced Oct. 16, 2025	Undeclared soy allergen	Restaurants nationwide

What caused the issue?

According to USDA FSIS, a mislabeling error triggered the recall after the label failed to disclose soy, a major food allergen. Soy exposure can cause reactions ranging from mild symptoms, such as hives, to severe and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals. The agency confirmed that no adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

• Do not serve the affected chicken products.
• Dispose of the product immediately.
• Check case labels and codes carefully.
• For questions, contact Suzanna’s Kitchen at [email protected].

Behind the brand

Suzanna’s Kitchen is a Suwanee, Georgia-based food manufacturer specializing in fully cooked poultry products for foodservice customers. In its recall notice, the company said it stopped distributing the affected product and is working closely with USDA FSIS to remove it from commerce.

Other relevant recalls

This recall reflects a broader pattern of undeclared allergen issues nationwide. Recent Source86 reports include White Castle’s recall of Original Sliders over undeclared milk and soy, Jeni’s Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bar recall involving wheat and soy, Taylor Farms’ Honey Balsamic Salad Kit recall tied to undisclosed sesame and soy, Ukrop’s recall of decorated pound cakes due to undeclared soy allergen, highlighting ongoing challenges in allergen controls and label accuracy.

“There may also be instances of labeling or manufacturing errors that result in the presence of an allergen in a product that is not properly labeled. Recalls due to undeclared food allergens are a leading cause of all food product recalls.” — Dr. Stefano Luccioli, Medical Officer and Allergy Specialist, U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, added:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital transparency and rigorous checks are across the supply chain.”

Ensuring safe eats

This recall highlights the critical importance of accurate labeling and allergen controls in the food industry. For consumers and restaurants, checking labels and responding quickly to recall notices can prevent serious health risks.

At Source86, we help food brands strengthen food safety systems through ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label expertise, ensuring supply chains respond quickly and responsibly when recalls occur. Contact us.