Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is being recalled.
According to the USDA website , Kraft Heinz is recalling more than two million pounds of turkey bacon because it may spoil before the “Best When Used By” date.
The recall affects select Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products produced between May 31st and August 6th of this year.
Products that are part of the recall will have the number “P-9070” inside the USDA Mark Of Inspection on the box.
According to USDA, the turkey bacon products are being recalled after the problem was discovered during an investigation into spoilage-related consumer complaints.
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The following products are part of the recall:
- • 56 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer “Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 4470007633 0, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 24 AUG 2015 through 26 OCT 2015.
- • 36 oz. cardboard boxes (containing three plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154874 8, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 28 AUG 2015 through 20 OCT 2015.
- • 48 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon “Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed” bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154879 3, and with “Best When Used By” dates of 3 SEPT 2015 through 30 OCT 2015.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not received any confirmed reports of adverse reactions related to the consumption of these products. However, the company has received reports of illness related to the consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.”
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According to the site, the FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center at (800) 278-3403. Media with questions about the recall can contact Jody Moore, Head of Communications, at (847) 646-4538.
The recall of the select Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products was initiated, but FSIS assures consumers that there is only a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product.
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