Butterball, Llc Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Butterball, Llc. has announced a voluntary recall of approximately 14,108 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically flexible plastic, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
What Happened? The Key Details You Need to Know
The recalled products were produced on November 10, 2022, and include the following:
- 10-pound chubs of “Jennie-O Ground Turkey 93% Lean / 7% Fat” with lot code 5270220701 and case code 7274509405
- 25-pound chubs of “ShopRite Ground Turkey” with lot code 5270220702 and case code 7274509605
The affected products were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
Why Does This Matter? The Bigger Picture
Consuming products that contain foreign materials, such as plastic, can pose potential health risks, including choking hazards and gastrointestinal injuries.
Voices from the Scene – What Are People Saying?
Butterball has urged consumers to discard or return any of the recalled products they may have purchased. The company is cooperating fully with the FSIS investigation.
What’s Next? Future Implications and Takeaways
The recall serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety and the need for consumers to carefully inspect and handle poultry products before consuming them.
If you have any of the recalled products, do not consume them. Contact the store where you purchased the product for a full refund.
For more information and updates, visit the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov.
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Butterball, Llc Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination