Butterball recalls over 14,000 pounds of ground turkey

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The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials

Butterball of Mount Olive, N.C., is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey.

The products may be contaminated with extraneous materials – specifically, pieces of blue plastic. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries.

The following items, produced on September 28, 2021, are being recalled:

  • 2.5-lb. trays containing “farm to family BUTTERBALL all natural Ground Turkey” with the case code 50211271, a sell or freeze by date of 10/18/2021, and timestamps from 2123 through 2302 printed on the packaging.
  • 3-lb. tray containing “Kroger GROUND TURKEY” with the case code 50211271, a sell or freeze by date of 10/17/2021, and timestamps from 2314 through 2351 printed on the packaging.

The recalled products, bearing the establishment number “EST. P-7345” inside the USDA mark of inspection, were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them. Instead, they should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Butterball at (800) 288-8372.

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