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Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published April 10, 2021

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw Ground Turkey Products Linked to Salmonella Hadar Illness

USDA FSIS recalls approximately 211,406 pounds of Plainville Brands raw ground turkey products from December 2020 linked to Salmonella Hadar illness. Consumers urged not to consume these products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #PHA-04102021Meat & poultryPlainville Brands
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What happened, in plain English

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has recalled raw ground turkey products from Plainville Brands due to potential Salmonella Hadar contamination. These products may cause foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Consumers should not eat these products and dispose of them safely. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275204-plainville-brands-raw-ground-turkey-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275204-plainville-brands-raw-ground-turkey-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #PHA-04102021

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“Plainville Brands Raw Ground Turkey Products Recalled Due to Salmonella Hadar Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275204-plainville-brands-raw-ground-turkey-products-recalled-due-to-salmonella. Based on USDA FSIS recall #PHA-04102021 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-raw-ground-turkey-products-linked-salmonella-hadar).

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella Hadar bacteria can cause food poisoning with symptoms including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The bacteria may be present in raw ground turkey products, which can lead to illness if consumed. The illness typically lasts 4-7 days but can require hospitalization in severe cases.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Plainville Brands raw ground turkey products from December 18-29, 2020. Those with weakened immune systems, infants, and older adults are at higher risk for severe illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for 1-lb or 3-lb packages of Plainville Brands ground turkey with use by dates from January 3-10, 2021. Products bear establishment number EST. P-244 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

  • Brand
    Plainville Brands
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Do not consume the recalled ground turkey products. Discard or return them to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

USDA FSIS issued a public health alert for these products due to potential Salmonella Hadar contamination that could cause foodborne illness.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella infection?

Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever that may begin within 6 hours to 6 days after eating the contaminated product.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check for 1-lb or 3-lb packages of Plainville Brands ground turkey with use by dates from January 3-10, 2021. Products bear establishment number EST. P-244 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Take action

Contact Plainville Brands

We’ve drafted a message you can send Plainville Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall PHA-04102021 — Plainville Brands Plainville Brands

Hello,

I own a Plainville Brands that is covered by recall PHA-04102021 from Plainville Brands.

The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #PHA-04102021 (April 10, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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