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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Ground Turkey Products Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 2, 2017
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Summary

Prestage Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of fresh ground turkey products sold under the Publix, Fit & Active, and Weis Markets brands. The recall was initiated after metal shavings were discovered in a package by a retail location and during equipment sanitation. These products were shipped to retail distribution centers in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. No injuries or adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Risk

The turkey may contain metal shavings (extraneous materials), which can cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your turkey packaging for the establishment number 'P-22000' inside the USDA mark of inspection and the first four digits of the ink jet printing on the side of the tray.
  2. Identify if you have Publix ground turkey breast (1.3-lb), Publix ground turkey (1.3-lb), Fit & Active Fresh Ground Turkey (1.2-lb), or Weis Markets Fresh Ground Turkey Breast (1.0-lb) with the first four digits of 7268 or 7269.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you are concerned about an injury or illness related to this product, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  5. For questions about the recall, contact Deborah Johnson, Communications Director, at 910-596-5833.
  6. Call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS (1.3-lb.)by Publix
Variants: White Styrofoam trays, clear plastic film covering
Lot Numbers:
7268
7269
Establishment #: P-22000
Date Ranges: Produced on September 25, 2017, Produced on September 26, 2017

Ink jet printing on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.

Product: Publix ground turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS (1.3-lb.)by Publix
Variants: White Styrofoam trays, clear plastic film covering
Lot Numbers:
7268
7269
Establishment #: P-22000
Date Ranges: Produced on September 25, 2017, Produced on September 26, 2017

Ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.

Product: Fit & Active Fresh Ground Turkey With Natural Flavoring (1.2-lb.)by Fit & Active
Variants: White Styrofoam trays, clear plastic film covering
Lot Numbers:
7268
7269
Establishment #: P-22000
Date Ranges: Produced on September 25, 2017, Produced on September 26, 2017

Ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.

Product: Weis Markets Fresh Ground Turkey Breast (1.0-lb.)by Weis Markets
Variants: White Styrofoam trays, clear plastic film covering
Lot Numbers:
7268
7269
Establishment #: P-22000
Date Ranges: Produced on September 25, 2017, Produced on September 26, 2017

Ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 104-2017
Status: Active
Sold By: Publix; Weis Markets; ALDI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 38,475 pounds
Distributed To: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
Classification: Class II

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Sources: USDA Notice · Raw API Response