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Prestage Foods, Inc. Turkey Products Recall 2017

Issued October 2, 2017Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team

Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination — recalled per USDA on 10/2/2017. Reason: Product Contamination.

Agency
USDA
Issued
Oct 2, 2017
Distribution
9 states
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Verified summary of the official U.S. Department of Agriculture (FSIS) notice · Issued October 2, 2017 · Last synced Oct 22, 2026

What's recalled

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2017 Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The fresh ground turkey was produced on September 25 and 26, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: View Labels (PDF Only) 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS with ink jet 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 ink jet 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 ink jet 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 ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269. The products subject to recall bear establishment number P-22000 inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail distribution centers in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The problem was discovered on September 27, 2017, when FSIS was notified by plant employees performing sanitation on processing equipment. On the same day, one of the retail locations involved noticed metal shaving in a package of ground turkey from the recalling firm, and notified the company. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. 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. Consumers and media with questions about the recall can contact Deborah Johnson, Communications Director, at (910) 596-5833. Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem. Products: - 1.3-lb. White Styrofoam trays with clear plastic film covering packages containing ground turkey labeled “Publix ground turkey breast WITH NATURAL FLAVORINGS” with ink jet 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 ink jet 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 ink jet 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 ink jet labeling on the side of trays displaying the first 4 digits of 7268 and 7269.

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Why it was recalled

Product Contamination

Where was it sold
9 states

Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material 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 Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination is affected?

All units of Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination matching the description above are affected. Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee

What should I do if I have the recalled Prestage Foods, Inc. Recalls Turkey Products Due To Possible Extraneous Material Contamination?

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