Skip the Turkey Bacon—Oscar Mayer Just Recalled More Than 360,000 Pounds Over Listeria Risk Check your fridge for these items now
After lab testing found potential Listeria contamination, Kraft Heinz pulled the turkey bacon from stores across the country
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- Over 360,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon have been recalled nationwide.
- The turkey bacon may be contaminated with Listeria.
- If you have the turkey bacon in your fridge or freezer, toss or return it, and monitor for signs of Listeria.
More than 360,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon have been recalled, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.
Kraft Heinz pulled the products from stores nationwide, and in the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, after discovering they may be contaminated with Listeria.
Check your fridge and freezer for the recalled turkey bacon, and toss or return it immediately.
Which Turkey Bacon Was Recalled?
The recall affects three Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original products:
- 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages; UPC: 071871548601; Use-By Dates: July 18, 2025, to Aug. 2, 2025; Lot Code: RS40
- 36-oz. packages containing three 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages; UPC: 071871548748; Use-By Dates: July 23, 2025, to Sept. 4, 2025; Lot Codes: RS19, RS40, or RS42
- 48-oz. packages containing four 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages; UPC: 071871548793; Use-By Dates: July 18, 2025, to Sept. 4, 2025; Lot Codes: RS19, RS40, or RS42
The products were produced from April 24, 2025, to June 11, 2025, and the recall impacts a total of 367,812 pounds of turkey bacon.
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Why Was the Turkey Bacon Recalled?
The affected turkey bacon may contain Listeria, bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness.
Kraft Heinz initiated the recall after lab testing revealed that the turkey bacon may be contaminated.
FSIS gave the recall the highest risk level—Class 1—as there is a "reasonable probability" that the affected turkey bacon will "cause serious, adverse health consequences or death."
What You Should Do
Look for the recalled turkey bacon in your fridge and freezer. If you have it, throw it away immediately, or return it for a refund.
If you suspect you consumed the contaminated turkey bacon, monitor for symptoms of Listeria, including:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
Amber Brenza
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This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson
