The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0981-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

Bj's Wholesale Club Recalls Smoked Turkey Deli Slices

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling smoked turkey deli slices that may have been sliced on equipment used for pistachio-containing mortadella.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential allergen cross-contact (pistachios) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Bj's Wholesale Club is recalling approximately 6,673 units of WF Smoked Turkey, sold in deli bags as a deli service item. The recall is due to the possibility that the turkey was sliced on the same equipment used to slice mortadella containing pistachios.

The affected product was sold at 71 BJ's locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between January 20, 2016, and February 3, 2016. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their deli bags for the specific product and date range. If they have the product, they should return it to the store of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
WF SMOKED TURKEY, sold in a deli bag. This is a deli service item
Manufacturer
Bj Wholesale Club
Affected units
6,673

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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