In January 2026, U.S. authorities announced a Class I recall of nearly 14,000 pounds of cooked grilled chicken breast fillets due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported, but the recall highlights the ongoing risk of Listeria in ready-to-eat poultry, especially in foodservice and institutional supply chains.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen, able to survive cold, moist environments and posing high risk to pregnant individuals, older adults, and immunocompromised populations. This incident underscores that preventive controls must go beyond finished-product testing, including routine environmental monitoring and rapid verification. FSTest offers professional, single-use diagnostic tools to help businesses achieve aseptic, reliable results.

Our Specialized Detection Solutions:

l  Listeria monocytogenes Rapid Test Kit:  A sandwich lateral flow assay that provides visible results in 10–15 minutes after enrichment. It detects concentrations as low as 1–10 CFU/mL (g), making it ideal for rapid field screening of meat, dairy, and seafood.

l  Listeria monocytogenes Count Plate:  This plate simplifies testing by replacing traditional medium preparation. It uses enzymatic chromogenic reagents to show positive blue-green dots within 36–48 hours.

l  Listeria Detecting Plate:  Designed to screen multiple species including L. monocytogenes, L. innocua, and L. welshimeri. It facilitates quantitative analysis by counting aquamarine blue colonies (ideal range 15–150 CFU).

With rising regulatory and supply chain pressures, early detection is the most effective defense. Rapid screening helps food businesses shift from reactive recalls to preventive control, protecting consumers and brand integrity.