Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is coming off shelves across the country after routine company testing flagged a possible Listeria problem, prompting a sweeping recall of nearly 370,000 pounds of product. The fully cooked turkey bacon was produced in spring 2025 and sold nationwide, but so far officials say there have been no confirmed illnesses tied to the recall.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, about 367,812 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon were manufactured at Kraft Heinz’s Newberry, S.C., facility. Kraft Heinz pulled the alarm after routine lab tests suggested the products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
What Was Recalled
The recall targets specific packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL sold in several sizes: 12 ounce vacuum packed single packs, 36 ounce three packs and 48 ounce four packs. The affected 12 ounce packages carry UPC 071871548601 and lot code RS40, with use by dates from July 18 to Aug. 2, 2025. The three and four pack items have UPCs 071871548748 and 071871548793 and use by dates through Sept. 4, 2025, with lot codes RS19, RS40 or RS42, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Shoppers are being urged to go beyond a quick glance in the fridge. Officials say consumers should confirm the UPC, lot code and use by date on any Oscar Mayer turkey bacon they have at home to see if it matches the recalled product.
Where The Product Went And What To Do
The recalled turkey bacon was shipped to retail stores across the United States, with some product also sent to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Anyone who has the affected items on hand is advised not to eat them. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-7185 or by emailing [email protected], per Food Safety News.
Who’s At Highest Risk
Listeria, the bacteria that causes listeriosis, can be especially dangerous for older adults, pregnant people, newborns and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
One complicating factor: symptoms do not always show up right away. They can sometimes take weeks to appear, so people who ate potentially contaminated turkey bacon are encouraged to keep an eye on how they feel and seek medical care if they develop symptoms that could be linked to listeriosis.
Why This Still Matters
The recall was first announced on July 2, 2025, and it underscores lingering concerns about Listeria in ready to eat meat products as regulators refine their testing and response playbooks after several high profile incidents, reporting by AP noted. Local outlets such as WOAI republished the advisory on April 7, 2026, stirring up fresh reminders for shoppers to double check their breakfast staples.
If you or someone in your household ate the recalled Oscar Mayer turkey bacon and later develops symptoms of listeriosis, contact a healthcare provider and mention the possible exposure. For full disposal instructions, product photos and contact details, see the recall notice at the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service.
