Kraft Heinz recalls popular breakfast item due to possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz Foods Company has recalled approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be contaminated with listeria, according to a recent release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The products were produced from April 24 through June 11.
The problem was discovered after the establishment’s laboratory testing indicated the product may be contaminated with listeria, according to the release.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of July 3.
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms, according to the USDA.
In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn and can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
“Persons in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food,” it reads.
Anyone concerned about an illness has been advised to contact a healthcare provider.
The following labels are included in the recall:
- 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” and universal product code (UPC) “071871548601” printed on the packaging under the barcode, “use by” dates ranging “18 JUL 2025” to “02 AUG 2025,” and lot code “RS40.”
- 36-oz. packages containing three 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” and universal product code (UPC) “071871548748” printed on the packaging under the barcode, “use by” dates ranging “23 JUL 2025” to “04 SEP 2025,” and lot codes “RS19,” “RS40,” or “RS42.”
- 48-oz. packages containing four 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” and UPC “071871548793” printed on the packaging under the barcode and “use by” dates ranging “18 JUL 2025” to “04 SEP 2025,” and lot codes “RS19,” “RS40,” or “RS42.”
Consumers who have purchased these products have been urged by the USDA not to consume them.
The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase, according to the release.
Shoppers with questions regarding the recall can contact Kraft Heinz Food Company consumer hotline at 1-800-280-7185 or email [email protected].
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