Jennie-O Recalls 55,000 Pounds of Frozen Turkey Burgers
Possible Salmonella Contamination Prompts Recall
Related illnesses have already been reported in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin in the past few months. So far, at least 12 people have become sick with salmonellosis, or salmonella-related illness, prompting the frozen food recall.
The recalled turkey burgers were sold in four-pound boxes, packaged Nov. 23, 2010, and each containing a dozen individually wrapped portions. Products were labeled for use by December 23, 2011, and with a UPC code of 042222 261081. The lot codes ran from 32710 through 32780.
Consumers who purchased the recalled turkey burgers are encouraged to file online claims or call the Jennie-O Consumer Response Center toll-free (1-800-621-3505) for additional information.
Jennie-O is cooperating with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the frozen turkey burger recall.
A USDA investigation is underway, which may result in the eventual recall of additional raw turkey products.
Generally, raw poultry should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165ยบ F to prevent infections like salmonella. The USDA offers a toll-free Meat and Poultry Hotline for consumers with questions about food safety (1-888-674-6854).
What is salmonella?
Salmonella is perhaps the most common food-borne illness reported each year. A bacterial infection, salmonella is caused by microbial germs that are passed from animal or human feces. Contamination often occurs when food is processed improperly, as when employees do not wash hands thoroughly or processing equipment and supplies are infected.
Symptoms of salmonella include abdominal cramping, chills, diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea and vomiting. Dehydration is a valid concern with salmonella infection, particularly for young children, seniors, pregnant women, AIDS and chemotherapy patients, and other individuals with compromised or weakened immune systems.
Illness usually occurs within one to three days after a person has consumed infected food items.
Professional medical attention is advised for anyone displaying symptoms of salmonella.
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- Hormel's Jennie-O recalled 55,000 pounds of frozen raw turkey burgers.
- The poultry burgers, sold nationwide at Sam's Club stores, may be contaminated with salmonella.
- At least 12 people have become sick with salmonellosis, prompting the recall.