The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0980-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

BJ's Wholesale Club Recalls Turkey Deli Slices for Cross-Contact Risk

BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling deli turkey slices that may have been sliced on equipment used for mortadella with pistachios, posing a potential allergen cross-contact risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling/cross-contact with a common allergen (tree nuts) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling a deli service item, WF Sandwich Ring substitute Turkey, due to a potential allergen cross-contact hazard. The product may have been sliced on the same equipment where mortadella with pistachios was processed. Pistachios are a tree nut, which is a major food allergen.

The affected turkey slices were sold at 71 BJ's Wholesale Club locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between January 20, 2016, and February 3, 2016. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their deli records or contact their local BJ's Wholesale Club for more information. Individuals with a tree nut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The recall is voluntary and precautionary to prevent potential allergic reactions.

The recalled product

Product
WF Sandwich Ring substitute Turkey. This is a deli service item
Manufacturer
Bj Wholesale Club
Affected units
12

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 71 recalled by Bj Wholesale Club under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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