The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·113-2015·Announced 2015-08-25

Kraft Heinz Recalls Turkey Bacon Products Due To Possible Adulteration

Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 2.1 million pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products that may spoil before their expiration dates.

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 Class II by the agency, and while the company received reports of illness, FSIS has not confirmed adverse reactions, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling approximately 2,068,467 pounds of turkey bacon products that may be adulterated because they may spoil before the Best When Used By date. The affected products include Oscar Mayer Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon and Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed, produced between May 31, 2015, and August 6, 2015.

The recall was initiated after the establishment investigated spoilage-related consumer complaints. The products were shipped nationwide and exported to the Bahamas and St. Martin. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has not received confirmed reports of adverse reactions, the company has received reports of illness related to the consumption of these products.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center at (800) 278-3403. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers with food safety questions can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 or visit AskKaren.gov.

The recalled product

Product
Kraft Heinz Foods Company Recalls Turkey Bacon Products Due To Possible Adulteration
Brand
Kraft Heinz Foods Company

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.