Kraft Heinz Recalls Almost 368,000 Pounds of Turkey Bacon

Three outbreaks were reported by the FDA last month related to foodborne bacterial contamination.

The packaging of recalled Oscar Mayer turkey bacon. USDA via AP

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully-cooked turkey bacon products, according to a July 2 statement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The recall was initiated following concerns that the products may be adulterated with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The turkey bacon was produced from April 24, 2025, through June 11, 2025, according to the notice.

Kraft Heinz is the owner of many popular food brands distributed in the United States and across the world, such as Jell-O, Philadelphia, Honig, Oscar Mayer, CapriSun, KoolAid, and many more.

The July 2 recall was related to Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original, which was sold in 12-oz., 36-oz., and 48-oz. packages. Products carry lot codes RS40, RS19, and RS42.

The recalled products were shipped to retail locations nationwide, and some were exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, said the notice.

Listeria contamination was discovered after lab tests. Although no confirmed reports of adverse reactions have been reported thus far, consumption of food with Listeria can lead to listeriosis.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged not to consume it and to return the product to the place of purchase.

In an email statement to The Epoch Times, a Kraft Heinz spokesperson said: “As of July 2, 2025, we have received no consumer complaints or reports of illness. In line with our safety protocols, we are actively working with all retail partners and distributors to remove the potentially impacted product from circulation.

“We have completed a thorough internal investigation and confirmed the potential exposure was limited to select Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products.

“Contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-7185 during office hours to check if a specific unit is part of the recall.”

Bacterial Contamination, June Outbreaks

Listeriosis, or listeria infection, is especially harmful for pregnant women, newborns, adults aged 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Although other people may be infected with Listeria after consuming bacteria-contaminated foods, they rarely become seriously ill.

Listeria contamination can spread in food processing facilities. Surfaces or equipment that are contaminated with the bacteria will spread it to food. Listeria is difficult to remove, even growing on foods kept in the refrigerator.

Some common foods more likely to be involved in Listeria outbreaks are soft cheeses, raw milk, deli foods, prepared meats, pâte, cold smoked fish, sprouts, and melons.

According to the CDC, 1,600 people are infected with Listeria, with 260 people dying from the infection every year in the United States.

In June, the Food and Drug Administration registered the investigations of three foodborne illness outbreaks in the country.

The first one was related to FreshRealm Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Meals, which were recalled due to Listeria contamination.

“As of June 18, 2025, a total of 17 cases have been reported from 13 states,” said the FDA.

“Of the 11 people interviewed, seven reported eating precooked meals, and four (57 percent) specifically reported eating chicken fettuccine alfredo,” the agency said.

“Of 17 people with information, 16 (94 percent) were hospitalized and there are three deaths attributed to listeriosis. There is one pregnancy-associated illness in a mother that resulted in a fetal loss.”

The second outbreak was related to Emek-branded Pistachio Cream, which was imported into the United States from Turkey and sold online. The product was recalled due to Salmonella contamination. A total of four cases were reported, with one individual hospitalized.

The third outbreak was also due to Salmonella. In this investigation, the recalled product was brown cage-free eggs and brown certified organic eggs, which were sold under multiple different brand names at restaurants and retailers and supplied by August Egg Co., California.

The recalled eggs were sold under brand names such as Clover, First Street, Nulaid, O Organics, Marketside, Raleys, Simple Truth, Sun Harvest, and Sunnyside.

Total illnesses recorded were 79, with 21 hospitalizations, said the FDA.

All three outbreaks are still ongoing, according to the agency.