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Butterball, LLC Ground Turkey Products Recall 2021

Issued October 13, 2021Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 10/13/2021. Reason: Product Contamination.

Agency
USDA
Issued
Oct 13, 2021
Distribution
1 states
Allergens
eggs
What to do right nowHigh risk

Steps to take for this recall

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  2. Verify the match

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  3. Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

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Verified summary of the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) notice · Issued October 13, 2021 · Last synced Oct 22, 2026

What's recalled

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2021 – Butterball, LLC, a Mount Olive, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 14,107 pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically blue plastic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground turkey items were produced on September 28, 2021. The following products are subject to recall: 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 products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. P-7345” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered when FSIS and the establishment received consumer complaints reporting pieces of blue plastic embedded in raw ground turkey produced by Est. 7345. There have been no confirmed reports of injuries due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ freezers and/or refrigerators. 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. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Butterball Consumer Hotline at (800) 288-8372. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Christa Leupen, PR Manager, Butterball LLC at (919) 255-7598. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Consumers can also browse food safety messages at Ask USDA or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 2.5-lb. trays containing “farm to family BUTTERBALL all natural Ground Turkey - 3-lb. tray containing “Kroger GROUND TURKEY

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Undeclared allergen alert

This recall involves undeclared allergens not listed on the label:

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Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Where was it sold
1 state

Nationwide

nationwide
Official noticefsis.usda.gov
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination recall still active?

This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.

How do I know if my Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination is affected?

All units of Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination matching the description above are affected. Nationwide

What should I do if I have the recalled Butterball, LLC Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.