Courtesy:USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on June 25, 2026, warning consumers about a mislabeled chicken product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores. The alert covers a specific Private Selection chicken breast product that failed to declare eggs as an ingredient on its back label. For consumers with egg allergies, that omission poses a potentially serious health risk.
The affected product is a 21-ounce package of Private Selection Honey Dijon Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts with Rib Meat. Consumers should look for a best-if-used-by date of June 28, 2026, lot code 15326A and establishment number P-45288B. The chicken was produced on June 2, 2026, and distributed to retail stores across 9 states.
Which states are affected
Stores in the following 9 states received the affected product: Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon and Washington. Consumers who purchased this product in any of these states and have egg allergies should act immediately.
What went wrong and why it matters
The problem traces back to a packaging error at the production facility. The correct label appears on the front of the package. However, the back label contains incorrect nutritional information that omits eggs as an ingredient. That distinction matters enormously for anyone with an egg allergy.
Undeclared allergens represent one of the most persistent and dangerous food safety challenges in the United States. According to food safety data, undeclared allergens ranked among the leading causes of food recalls in 2025. Eggs belong to the nine major food allergens that the FSIS identifies as responsible for the vast majority of allergic reactions in the country. The full list includes wheat, shellfish, eggs, fish, peanuts, milk, tree nuts, sesame and soybeans.
For someone with an egg allergy, consuming this product without knowing eggs are present could trigger a reaction ranging from mild discomfort to a life-threatening emergency. Health authorities note that allergic reactions can develop within minutes or hours of exposure. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness, nausea or anaphylaxis. As of the alert’s publication, the FSIS had not received any confirmed reports of adverse reactions connected to this specific product.
No formal recall but action is still required
The FSIS did not issue a formal recall in this case. The agency determined the product is no longer available for purchase at retail locations. However, that does not mean the product is no longer in homes. The production date of June 2 and the best-if-used-by date of June 28 mean affected packages could still sit in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers right now.
Consumers who purchased this product are urged not to consume it. Instead, they should either dispose of it or return it to the store where they bought it for a full refund. That applies regardless of whether the consumer has a known egg allergy. The mislabeling itself makes the product non-compliant with federal food safety standards.
What to do if you have this product
Anyone with questions about this alert can contact FW Farms LLC Customer Service directly at cs@gwfg.com. Consumers with broader food safety concerns can reach the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854. The hotline provides guidance on food safety questions and can help consumers determine appropriate next steps.
Anyone who consumed this product and experienced symptoms consistent with an allergic reaction should seek medical attention promptly and report the incident to the FSIS. Documenting those reports helps the agency track potential health impacts and respond more effectively to future incidents.
This alert serves as a reminder that food safety vigilance extends beyond formal recalls. Checking labels carefully, particularly for allergen information on back panels, remains one of the most important steps any consumer with a food allergy can take every time they shop.
Source: ECIKS.org / USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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