Mass Recall of Turkey Bacon Products Due to Listeria Contamination Risk
Kraft Heinz recalls 370,000 pounds of cooked turkey bacon due to potential Listeria contamination, posing health risks to vulnerable groups. Consumers urged to discard affected products.
In a significant food safety alert, Kraft Heinz Foods has announced a recall of approximately 370,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products following possible contamination with the bacteria Listeria. This recall, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, affects products produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025.
Listeria is a dangerous bacterium that can contaminate food items and lead to listeriosis, a serious infection. Vulnerable populations—including older adults, pregnant women, their newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems—are at particular risk. Symptoms of listeriosis can encompass fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea may also precede more severe neurological issues.
The contamination was identified through laboratory testing, and there have been no confirmed reports of illness thus far. The affected products include:
- 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of "Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL" with UPC code 071871548601, use-by dates from July 18, 2025, to August 2, 2025, and lot code RS40.
- 36-ounce packages containing three 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of the same bacon under UPC 071871548748, with use-by dates from July 23, 2025, to September 4, 2025, and lot codes RS19, RS40, or RS42.
- 48-ounce packages with four 12-ounce vacuum-packed units, UPC 071871548793, with use-by dates from July 18, 2025, to September 4, 2025, and lot codes RS19, RS40, or RS42.
These products carry the USDA inspection mark and were distributed nationwide, including some exports to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Consumers who have purchased these items are strongly advised not to consume or sell them. They should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. Anyone experiencing symptoms or concerned about exposure should seek medical advice.
For food safety inquiries, individuals can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
For more details, consult the full recall notice from the USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service.
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