If your family eats a lot of bacon, it might be time to check your fridge and freezer.
Hundreds of thousands of pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products have been recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can give you food poisoning, according to an alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Here’s what we know, and how to tell if your bacon is part of the recall.
What’s Wrong With the Bacon?
The turkey bacon products may be contaminated with a bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes. Eating it can cause a serious infection called listeriosis.
So far, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to this recall, according to the FSIS. The potential contamination was found during routine laboratory testing of the products.
What Is Listeriosis?
Eating food contaminated with Listeria can cause listeriosis, an infection that can be especially serious in the elderly, pregnant women and newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
It causes flu-like symptoms including fever, muscle aches, headaches, and even convulsions. Usually, an infection is treated with antibiotics.
What Products are Being Recalled?
Approximately 367,812 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products are being recalled. It was produced between April 24 and June 11, 2025 by manufacturer Kraft Heinz. There are three turkey bacon products being recalled:
“Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original” 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages
- UPC 071871548601 printed under the barcode
- Use by dates ranging “18 JUL 2025” to “02 AUG 2025”
- Lot code RS40
“Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original” 36-ounce packages containing three 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages
- UPC 071871548748 printed under the barcode
- Use by dates ranging “23 JULY 2025” to “04 SEP 2025”
- Lot codes RS19, RS40, or RS42
“Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original” in 48-ounce packages containing four 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages
- UPC 071871548793 printed under the barcode
- Use by date ranging “18 JULY 2025” to “04 SEP 2025”
- Lot codes RS19, RS40, or RS42
Where Was the Recalled Oscar Mayer Bacon Sold?
The recalled turkey bacon products were shipped to grocery retailers nationwide. Since Oscar Mayer is a very popular brand, chances are your grocery store may have sold the recalled packages.
Some of the recalled turkey bacon was also exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
What Should I Do if I Have Recalled Bacon?
If you have any of the recalled Oscar Mayer turkey bacon, the FSIS urges you not to consume them and throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Anyone with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Food Company consumer hotline at 1-800-280-7185 or email [email protected].
