USDA issues public health alert for mislabeled chicken sold in nine states

USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for a Private Selection chicken product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores in nine states after the back label was found to be incorrect and failed to declare egg as an allergen.

The alert covers 21-ounce vacuum-packed packages of Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat. The affected product was produced on June 2, 2026, carried a best-if-used-by date of JUN 28 2026, a lot code of 15326A, and establishment number P-45288B.

What happened

According to the alert, the wrong back label was applied to the chicken product. As a result, egg was not listed even though the product involved an allergen declaration issue.

The product was sold in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.

Consumer guidance

USDA said consumers with egg allergies should not eat the product. The agency advised people to discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

No adverse reactions had been reported at the time of coverage. A recall was not requested because the product was no longer available for sale.

Why it matters

Food-allergen labeling errors can create serious risk even when a product appears normal. Public health alerts are used to warn consumers when a formal recall is not issued, but the product still poses a potential safety concern for people with allergies.