Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled over possible
listeria contamination
[July 03, 2025]
By JONEL ALECCIA
Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products are being
recalled over possible contamination with listeria bacteria that can
cause food poisoning, federal health officials said Wednesday.
No illnesses have been confirmed to date, U.S. agriculture department
officials said.
Kraft Heinz Food Company of Newberry, South Carolina, announced the
recall of the fully cooked turkey bacon that was produced from April 24
to June 11. The problem was discovered when the company’s laboratory
testing indicated potential listeria contamination.
The recall includes the following products, which were shipped to U.S.
stores nationwide, as well as the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong:
— 12-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original with the UPC
code 071871548601 printed on the package under the bar code. They have
use-by dates from July 18 to Aug. 2 and the lot code RS40.
— 36-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original containing
three 12-ounce packages of product with the UPC code 071871548748
printed on the package under the barcode. They include use-by dates from
July 23 to Sept. 4 and lot codes RS19, RS40 and RS42.
— 48-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original containing four
12-ounce packages of product with the UPC code 071871548793 printed on
the package under the barcode. They include use-by dates from July 18 to
Sept. 4 and lot codes RS19, RS40 and RS42.
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This image provided by the USDA on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, shows
the packaging of recalled Oscar Mayer turkey bacon. (USDA via AP)
 Consumers shouldn’t eat the
products, which may be in their refrigerators or freezers. They
should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Listeria infections can cause serious illness, particularly in older
adults, people with weakened immune systems and those who are
pregnant or their newborns. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches,
headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
About 1,600 people get sick each year from listeria infections and
about 260 die, the CDC said.
Federal officials in December said they were revamping protocols to
prevent listeria infections after several high-profile outbreaks,
including one linked to Boar’s Head deli meats that led to 10 deaths
and more than 60 illnesses last year.
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