Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz Foods Company, the parent company of Oscar Mayer, is currently in the process of recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon due to concerns over potential listeria contamination, a bacteria known to cause illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued an alert on Wednesday, revealing that the affected products were manufactured between April 24 and June 11 of this year and distributed to various stores across the country.
The specific products being recalled include 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL,” identifiable by the UPC code “071871548601” located under the barcode on the packaging. These products have “Use by” dates ranging from “18 JUL 2025” to “02 AUG 2025” and the lot code “RS40.” Additionally, 36-ounce packages containing three 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages and 48-ounce packages containing four 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of the same turkey bacon are also affected, with specific UPC codes and lot codes detailed in the recall notice.
While there have been no reports of adverse reactions linked to the consumption of these products so far, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks associated with listeria contamination. Listeria infections, caused by the consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, can lead to symptoms such as headaches, fevers, changes in mental status, difficulty walking, seizures, stiff neck, and flu-like symptoms like muscle aches and fatigue.
Certain individuals, including pregnant women, newborns, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems, are at a higher risk of developing severe cases of listeriosis. As a precautionary measure, consumers are advised not to consume the recalled products and either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Anyone who may have consumed the affected turkey bacon and is concerned about potential illness should seek medical attention promptly.
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