This isn’t the sort of headline you want to see right before Thanksgiving.
The CDC and Department of Agriculture are investigating a possible salmonella contamination involving Jennie-O turkey products.
A recall has been issued for the affected raw ground turkey, which was distributed in 35 states and has resulted in more than 160 illnesses believed to be related to the products.
Officials say further recalls from other manufacturers are still possible as the investigation continues.
91,388 pounds of raw ground turkey is being recalled.
If you have any of the affected products in your fridge or freezer they should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
The raw ground turkey products items were produced on September 11, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]
1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 93% LEAN | 7% FAT” with “Use by” dates of 10/01/2018 and 10/02/2018.
1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O TACO SEASONED GROUND TURKEY” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.
1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 85% LEAN | 15% FAT” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.
1-lb. packages of “Jennie-O ITALIAN SEASONED GROUND TURKEY” with a “Use by” date of 10/02/2018.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-190” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be frozen and in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
