Washington, D.C. – Nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon are being recalled after a potential listeria contamination was discovered during routine laboratory testing. The recall affects fully cooked turkey bacon products produced between April 24 and June 11, 2025.
What You Need to Know About the Recall
The recall includes the following Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products, which were shipped to stores nationwide in the U.S., as well as to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong:
12-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original with the UPC code 071871548601, and use-by dates from July 18 to August 2, lot code RS40.
36-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original (containing three 12-ounce packages), with the UPC code 071871548748, use-by dates from July 23 to September 4, and lot codes RS19, RS40, and RS42.
48-ounce packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original (containing four 12-ounce packages), with the UPC code 071871548793, use-by dates from July 18 to September 4, and lot codes RS19, RS40, and RS42.
The recall follows concerns about listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can cause food poisoning.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should either dispose of them or return them to the store where they were purchased. The recall affects a wide range of stores across the United States, so it is important to check your refrigerator or freezer for these products.
Health Risks of Listeria
While no illnesses have been reported so far, listeria infections can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable groups like:
Older adults
People with weakened immune systems
Pregnant women and their newborns
Symptoms of listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
The CDC reports that 1,600 people get sick each year from listeria infections, and approximately 260 people die annually as a result of the bacteria.
Steps to Prevent Listeria Infections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Kraft Heinz Food Company are working to ensure food safety and have issued this recall as a precautionary measure.
Federal officials have been revising protocols to prevent listeria infections, following previous outbreaks, including one linked to Boar’s Head deli meats that caused 10 deaths and more than 60 illnesses last year.