Oscar Mayer Recalls Over 367,000 Pounds of Product for Listeria Contamination
Lab testing revealed that the turkey bacon may be contaminated with listeria, which can cause a serious type of food poisoning. So far, there have been no confirmed cases of illness related to the recalled turkey bacon, but FSIS is concerned that it may be in your refrigerator or freezer.Product Name: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon ORIGINAL
Date of Recall: July 2, 2025
Distribution: NationwideThe recalled Oscar Mayer turkey bacon was produced from April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025. FSIS only says that the products were "shipped to retail locations nationwide."
That means if you've purchased turkey bacon anywhere in the past couple of months, you'll want to check the packaging. Here's what to look for.
UPC 071871548601 printed on the packaging under the barcode
"Use by" dates ranging from 18 JUL 2025 to 02 AUG 2025
Lot code RS40
This package contains three 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon.
UPC 07187154874 printed on the packaging under the barcode
"Use by" dates ranging from 23 JUL 2025 to 04 SEP 2025
Lot code RS19, RS40, or RS42
This package contains four 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon. You may have purchased it at a warehouse or club-type store.
UPC 071871548793 printed on the packaging under the barcode
"Use by" dates ranging from 18 JUL 2025 to 04 SEP 2025
Lot code RS19, RS40, or RS42
You can also compare your turkey bacon to product images on the FSIS website. It doesn't sound like this recall affects other Oscar Mayer products, like regular bacon or hot dogs.
If your turkey bacon has the packaging described above, then it's part of the recall and not safe to eat. Toss out the whole package, then clean your refrigerator with warm, soapy water.
You can also return the turkey bacon to the store where you bought it—many retailers will offer you a refund or exchange the product.
If you still have questions about the recall, contact the Kraft Heinz consumer hotline at 1-800-280-7185 or via email at consumerrelations@kraftheinz.com.
If you eat food that's contaminated with listeria, people with normal immune systems may experience vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms usually start within 24 hours of eating bad food and last 1 to 3 days.
However, for people with weakened immune systems, older adults, and pregnant women, this can turn into a serious infection. In pregnant women, an infection can cause miscarriages or stillbirths.
For older adults and people with weakened immune systems, listeria poisoning can be dangerous, too. If you're in one of these higher-risk categories and you experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food, go to the doctor ASAP.
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