Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for a chicken product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer locations in nine states due to undeclared egg allergen concerns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the alert on June 25 for Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless and Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat.
The product contains eggs, which were not listed on the ingredient label. Eggs are a common food allergen. The affected chicken products were manufactured on June 2, 2026, and distributed to Kroger and Fred Meyer stores in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. The alert specifically pertains to 21-ounce vacuum-packed packages with a “best if used by” date of June 28, 2026, and establishment number P-45288B.
According to reports, retail employees discovered that while the product's front label correctly identified it as Honey Dijon Chicken, the back label listed incorrect ingredients, including beef, sesame teriyaki marinade, and indicated the presence of sesame, soy, and wheat allergens. The manufacturer was alerted to the issue, which was subsequently reported to the FSIS.
The FSIS did not issue a recall for the mislabeled chicken because the product is reportedly no longer available for purchase. However, the agency expressed concern that some consumers might still have the product in their homes. Consumers who have purchased the affected items are advised not to consume them and to either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
FSIS has stated that there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions linked to the consumption of these products. Consumers who have concerns about a potential reaction are encouraged to consult a healthcare provider. For questions regarding the product, consumers can contact FW Farms LLC at [email protected] or the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
This alert comes as Kroger, one of the largest grocery retailers in the country, announced plans to reduce prices on thousands of items to attract customers amid ongoing inflation concerns. In a separate incident last month, Costco recalled a cheese bread product due to potential salmonella contamination, and nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication were recalled nationwide by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over concerns about a foreign substance.