Time to check your refrigerators! The United States Department of Agriculture just recalled nearly 40,000 pounds of ground turkey sold at major grocers throughout the nine states in the U.S.
The recall, issued on Oct. 2, includes 38,475 pounds of ground turkey, produced by Prestage Foods, Inc. on Sept. 25 and 26 after metal shavings were found, according to the USDA. The meat was sold at Publix, one of the largest regional grocery stores in the country, as well as Aldi and others.
According to the USDA, the food processing company shipped the contaminated meat to distribution centers in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
The following packages of ground turkey are included in the recall:
- 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with inkjet printing on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
- 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with inkjet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
- 1.2-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Fit & Active Fresh Ground Turkey With Natural Flavoring” with inkjet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
- 1.0-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Weis Markets Fresh Ground Turkey Breast” with inkjet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.
While no injuries have been reported, the USDA said all recalled meat should be thrown away or returned to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
