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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Jennie-O and Stater Bros. Ground Turkey Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 21, 2018
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Summary

Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc. is recalling approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products, including Jennie-O brand and Stater Bros. brand. The recall was initiated because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading, which was identified during an outbreak investigation. Affected packages were produced on October 22 and 23, 2018, and were shipped to retail stores nationwide.

Risk

Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, resulting in diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In this specific outbreak, 216 people across 38 states have been affected, with samples from a patient's home matching the recalled ground turkey.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer and refrigerator for 3-lb. Jennie-O Ground Turkey (93/7) with 'Use or freeze by' dates of 11/12/18 or 11/13/18.
  2. Identify 1-lb. packages of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (93/7), Taco Seasoned, or Italian Seasoned with a 'Use or freeze by' date of 11/12/18.
  3. Look for 2.5-lb. packages of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (93/7) or 3-lb. packages of Jennie-O Ground Turkey (85/15) with a 'Use or freeze by' date of 11/13/18.
  4. Check for 3-lb. packages of Stater Bros. 85% Lean Ground Turkey with a 'Use or freeze by' date of 11/12/18 and UPC code 074175036201.
  5. Verify the establishment number 'EST. P-579' inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the side of the tray.
  6. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Hormel Consumer Engagement at 800-621-3505 for further instructions.
  7. Wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after handling any raw poultry to prevent cross-contamination.
  8. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 if you have additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Jennie-O Ground Turkey 93% Lean | 7% Fat (3-lb.)
Variants: 93% Lean | 7% Fat
UPC Codes:
042222130022
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/12/18, Use or freeze by 11/13/18

Produced Oct 22-23, 2018.

Product: Jennie-O Ground Turkey 93% Lean | 7% Fat (1-lb.)
Variants: 93% Lean | 7% Fat
UPC Codes:
042222130008
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/12/18
Product: Jennie-O Taco Seasoned Ground Turkey (1-lb.)
Variants: Taco Seasoned
UPC Codes:
042222130428
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/12/18
Product: Jennie-O Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey (1-lb.)
Variants: Italian Seasoned
UPC Codes:
042222130435
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/12/18
Product: Jennie-O Ground Turkey 85% Lean | 15% Fat (3-lb.)
Variants: 85% Lean | 15% Fat
UPC Codes:
042222130275
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/13/18
Product: Jennie-O Ground Turkey 93% Lean | 7% Fat (2.5-lb.)
Variants: 93% Lean | 7% Fat
UPC Codes:
042222130206
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/13/18
Product: Stater Bros. 85% Lean | 15% Fat All Natural Ground Turkey (3-lb.)by Stater Bros.
Variants: 85% Lean | 15% Fat
UPC Codes:
074175036201
Establishment #: EST. P-579
Date Ranges: Use or freeze by 11/12/18

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 124-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Jennie-O Turkey Store
Sold By: Stater Bros. Markets; Retail locations nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 0 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I
Agency Last Updated: December 21, 2018

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response