Kraft recalls 2 million pounds of turkey bacon

 

HOUSTON --

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling more than 2 million pounds of turkey bacon that may spoil before the expiration date.

The problem was discovered after the company received reports of illnesses related to the consumption of their bacon.

Kraft Heinz said the turkey bacon produced between May 31 and August 6 are affected. They came packaged in the following configurations:

56 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer "Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 4470007633 0, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 24 AUG 2015 through 26 OCT 2015.

36 oz. cardboard boxes (containing three plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon "Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154874 8, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 28 AUG 2015 through 20 OCT 2015.

48 oz. cardboard boxes (containing four plastic wrapped packages) marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon "Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154879 3, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 3 SEPT 2015 through 30 OCT 2015.

The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "P-9070" inside the USDA mark of inspection, as well as the line number "RS19". These items were shipped nationwide and exported to the Bahamas and St. Martin.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Kraft Heinz Consumer Relations Center at (800) 278-3403.