Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Lawsuit (2026 Update)

Kraft Heinz Foods Company recalled about 367,812 pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original in July 2025. Its own lab testing found the bacon might carry Listeria monocytogenes. USDA gave the recall its highest-risk classification.

The recall covers 12-ounce, 36-ounce and 48-ounce Turkey Bacon Original packages sold nationwide. Some product was also exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Stop eating any affected package, and discard it or return it to the store.

No illnesses had been confirmed as of the original notice. The FSIS recall record now lists the status as closed. A related class action still remains pending in federal court.

Latest Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall Updates

April 6, 2026: FSIS Recall Record Shows Status Closed

The FSIS recall record for recall 025-2025 now shows a status of Closed. Its status range reads Wed, 07/02/2025 to Mon, 04/06/2026 [1].

An earlier capture, dated September 19, 2025, still showed the record’s status as Active. FSIS has not published a separate sentence announcing the closure. The status field itself is the only source for this change.

August 25, 2025: Consumer Files Class Action Against Kraft Heinz

Steven Horne filed a proposed class action against Kraft Heinz, case number 6:25-cv-01630 [2]. He filed it in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

The suit claims Kraft Heinz did not adequately disclose the Listeria risk on the packaging, naming The Kraft Heinz Company as defendant. It raises claims under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

July 2, 2025: USDA FSIS Announces Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall

FSIS announced Kraft Heinz’s recall of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original after the company’s own testing raised a possible Listeria concern. This is the same product and figure covered by the recall notice cited above.

The company’s own laboratory testing found the product might carry Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS gave the recall its most serious risk rating. No illnesses tied to it had been confirmed at that point.

What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can contaminate many foods, according to the CDC [3]. Listeria infection, called listeriosis, is rare but can turn serious, and people get it by eating food carrying the bacteria.

This recall involves Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon, which Kraft Heinz pulled from stores after its own testing raised the same Listeria concern described above.

Which Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Products Are Affected?

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original comes in three affected package sizes, each identified by the UPC and lot code printed under the barcode:

• 12-oz. vacuum-packed package: UPC 071871548601, lot RS40, use-by dates July 18 to August 2, 2025
• Three-pack, 36 oz. total: UPC 071871548748, lots RS19, RS40 or RS42, use-by dates July 23 to September 4, 2025
• Four-pack, 48 oz. total: UPC 071871548793, same lot options, use-by dates July 18 to September 4, 2025

The UPC, lot code and “use by” date appear on the label beneath the barcode. All three sizes carry the USDA mark of inspection and were made between April 24 and June 11, 2025.

Why Was Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled?

Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original was recalled because Kraft Heinz’s own lab testing found it might carry Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause a serious foodborne illness.

FSIS classified the action as a Class I recall, its highest-risk category. The agency defines that category as a situation with “a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.”

Kraft Heinz has not said how the bacteria entered its production process. Its own testing, rather than any report of illness, is what led to the recall.

The recall was voluntary. Kraft Heinz pulled the turkey bacon from the market on its own, rather than under an FSIS order.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

FSIS’s July 2, 2025 recall notice reported no confirmed adverse reactions. None had been linked to the recalled turkey bacon at that point.

Listeria monocytogenes infection, called listeriosis, most often affects older adults, pregnant women, newborns and people with weak immune systems. People outside those groups can be affected too, though this is less common.

A single report would not by itself prove a specific illness came from this turkey bacon. Any reports made after the July 2, 2025 notice are not reflected in that count.

Anyone who believes they became sick after eating the recalled bacon should tell their healthcare provider. They can also report it using the contact information below.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you have any of the recalled Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original packages in your kitchen or pantry, take the following steps:

1. Do not eat the turkey bacon, even if it looks and smells normal.
2. Check the UPC, lot code and use-by date on the package against the list above.
3. Throw the package away or return it to the store where you bought it.
4. Call Kraft Heinz at 1-800-280-7185 or email consumerrelations@kraftheinz.com for reimbursement. You can also contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or file a report online to report a concern.
5. Watch for fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck or diarrhea, and call a doctor right away if you or a family member feels sick after eating the bacon.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically establish liability. It does not mean every package was affected. The Horne class action against Kraft Heinz, filed in August 2025, is the only lawsuit connected to this recall.

It is a consumer economic-loss claim rather than a personal-injury lawsuit, and no multidistrict litigation has formed to consolidate related cases. A diagnosed illness is not required before a claim can be reviewed.

Schmidt & Clark reviews potential claims connected to this recall for anyone who bought the affected turkey bacon. See our Listeria Lawsuits page for more information.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to bring a legal claim exist under state law. They vary depending on where you live and when your loss, illness or diagnosis happened.

A missed deadline can close off an otherwise strong claim before it is ever heard, so acting quickly matters. Anyone considering a claim connected to this recall should speak with a lawyer promptly to find out which deadline applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Judge Is Overseeing the Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Lawsuit?

Judge Carlos Eduardo Mendoza is overseeing the Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon lawsuit. Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick handles pretrial matters in the same Florida federal court. Both were assigned to the case on the day it was filed.

What Are the Symptoms of Listeriosis?

The symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion and sometimes diarrhea, usually within two months of eating contaminated food. A pregnant woman with these symptoms should ask a doctor for a blood test, especially with a fever of 100.6 F or higher.

Is Raw Oscar Mayer Bacon Part of This Recall?

No, raw Oscar Mayer bacon is not part of this recall. Kraft Heinz states that only the three Turkey Bacon Original package sizes listed above are involved. No other Kraft Heinz or Oscar Mayer product is affected.

Is There an Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall Lawsuit Against Kraft Heinz?

Yes, there is an Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall lawsuit against Kraft Heinz. Steven Horne’s proposed class action remains pending, with continued motion practice into August 2026 and no ruling yet made public.

What Kind of Legal Claim Is the Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall Lawsuit?

The Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recall lawsuit is a diversity fraud claim under federal law. The docket lists its nature of suit as “370, Other Fraud” rather than a personal-injury category.

Where Was the Recalled Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Made?

The recalled Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon was made at Kraft Heinz’s plant in Newberry, South Carolina. USDA lists the plant under establishment number M9070+P9070, the identifier printed on the recalled packages.

References

1. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/kraft-heinz-foods-company-recalls-turkey-bacon-products-due-possible-listeria
2. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71192662/horne-v-the-kraft-heinz-company/
3. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/about/index.html