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Oscar Mayer recalls turkey bacon products due to listeria concerns

Oscar Mayer recalls turkey bacon products due to listeria concerns

Independenta day ago
Kraft Heinz Foods Company has recalled 367,812 pounds of its Oscar Mayer fully cooked turkey bacon products.
The recall was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Three specific Oscar Mayer Turkey bacon products, with various package sizes and use-by dates, are affected by the recall.
There have been no reported illnesses linked to the recalled turkey bacon to date.
Consumers are advised to either discard the affected products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
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