Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of its popular Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products that were shipped to retailers nationwide and internationally, federal officials announced. The sweeping Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recall stems from potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacterium that can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a Class I recall notice on Wednesday, its highest-risk classification. A Class I recall indicates a “health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.” The action was initiated after the company’s own laboratory testing detected the potential for Listeria contamination in the products, which were produced at its facility in Newberry, South Carolina.
Key Details of the Recall
| Key Fact | Detail/Statistic |
| Product | Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Turkey Bacon |
| Quantity | Approx. 367,812 pounds |
| Reason | Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes |
| Illnesses Reported | None to date |
| Affected Area | Nationwide (U.S.), British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong |
Identifying the Recalled Products
The recalled turkey bacon items were produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025. Consumers can identify the affected products by looking for the establishment number “M9070+P9070” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the packaging.
The specific products subject to the Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recall include:
- 12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” with a UPC of “071871548601”. These packages have “use by” dates from July 18, 2025, to August 2, 2025, and the lot code “RS40”.
- 36-oz. packages containing three 12-oz. packs of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” with a UPC of “071871548748”. These have “use by” dates from July 23, 2025, to September 4, 2025, and lot codes “RS19,” “RS40,” or “RS42.”
- 48-oz. packages containing four 12-oz. packs of “Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL” with a UPC of “071871548793”. These have “use by” dates from July 18, 2025, to September 4, 2025, and lot codes “RS19,” “RS40,” or “RS42.”
Federal officials and the company urge consumers who have purchased these products not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In a statement, a Kraft Heinz spokesperson emphasized the company’s commitment to consumer safety. “At Kraft Heinz, nothing matters more to us than the safety of our products and the well-being of the families who trust them,” the spokesperson told Newsweek. “In line with our safety protocols, we are actively working with all retail partners and distributors to remove the potentially impacted product from circulation.”
The Health Risks of Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes is a hardy bacterium that can survive and grow even in refrigerated conditions. Consumption of food contaminated with it can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and their newborns.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of listeriosis can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. These may sometimes be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant women, the infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection of the newborn.
The CDC estimates that about 1,600 people in the U.S. get listeriosis each year, and about 260 die from the illness. The FSIS advises any consumers in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating potentially contaminated food to seek medical care immediately and inform their healthcare provider about the exposure.
Agency Response and Consumer Guidance
The FSIS is actively working to ensure the recalled products are removed from commerce. The agency routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms notify their customers and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. A retail distribution list will be posted on the FSIS website as it becomes available.
“FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers,” the agency stated in its official announcement. This concern is heightened because Listeria can survive freezing temperatures, meaning products stored for later use could still pose a significant risk.
Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Food Company consumer hotline at 1-800-280-7185 or email consumerrelations@kraftheinz.com. For food safety questions, the public can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854).
This recall serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing challenges in food supply chain safety. It underscores the importance of robust internal testing protocols by manufacturers and swift action by regulatory bodies to protect public health when potential contamination is discovered.
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