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Michigan Turkey Producers Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Posted at 8:52 PM, Nov 28, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-29 05:54:40-05

Michigan Turkey Producers is recalling approximately 54,011 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated with foreign materials, specifically an unidentified black material.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Monday that the oven roasted turkey breast items (logs and sliced) were produced on August 29, 2016 and September 16, 2016 and shipped to a distribution center in Florida and food services in Florida and Puerto Rico.

The following products are subject to recall: 

  • 12-lb. packages containing “MESON SANDWICHES, OVEN ROASTED SLICED TURKEY BREAST” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48598” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 12/15/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-20935A” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The problem was discovered when the establishment received a customer complaint. There have been no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products, according to the FSIS.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.