HUGE Quantity of Chicken Recalled Over Safety Fears

A massive recall of over 100,000 pounds of chicken has been issued due to undeclared allergens, potentially putting consumers at risk.

If you have an allergy, this meat could kill you.

At a Glance

  • Custom Food Solutions recalls 105,164 pounds of Yats Drunken Chicken due to undeclared egg and sesame allergens
  • The recall affects products distributed to 11 Yats restaurants in Indiana
  • Affected products were produced between March 14, 2024, and January 15, 2025
  • No confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported, but consumers are advised to be cautious
  • The recall highlights the importance of accurate food labeling for consumer safety

Recall Details

Custom Food Solutions, a Louisville, Kentucky-based company, has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 105,164 pounds of its frozen drunken chicken product. The recall was initiated after routine inspections by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) uncovered undeclared allergens, specifically egg and sesame, in the product.

The affected product, known as Yats Drunken Chicken, consists of cooked chicken thigh meat in a spicy tomato sauce with beer. It was distributed to 11 Yats restaurants in Indiana. The chicken was produced between March 14, 2024, and January 15, 2025, with a shelf-life of one year.

“The product may contain egg and sesame, known allergens, which are not declared on the product label. The RTE frozen drunken chicken items were produced on various dates between March 14, 2024, through Jan. 15, 2025, and have a shelf-life of one year,” the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said.

Egg and sesame are among the nine major food allergens identified by U.S. law. These allergens are known to cause serious allergic reactions, potentially leading to anaphylaxis. The inclusion of sesame as a major allergen is relatively recent, following the FASTER Act of 2021.

“When a person with an allergy to sesame is exposed to sesame, proteins in the sesame bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person’s immune system. This triggers the person’s immune defenses, leading to reaction symptoms that can be mild or very severe,” Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) explained.

While no adverse reactions have been reported thus far, the FSIS advises consumers who have purchased these products to avoid consuming them.

“No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of this product,” the FSIS stated. However, individuals who are concerned about potential reactions are urged to contact their healthcare providers.

The FSIS is conducting recall effectiveness checks to ensure that customers have been notified of the recall. Restaurants in possession of the recalled products are strongly advised not to serve them.

Consumers seeking additional information about the recall can contact Custom Food Solutions directly. This recall serves as a reminder of the critical importance of accurate food labeling in protecting consumer health and safety, particularly for those with food allergies.

This recall is part of a series of recent recalls due to undeclared allergens, including those issued by Quaker Oats and UP Products.