Use cautionMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published December 21, 2018
Jennie-O Raw Ground Turkey Products Recall: Possible Salmonella Reading Contamination
Jennie-O recalls raw ground turkey products from Oct 2018 due to possible Salmonella Reading contamination. Consumers should not consume recalled items and cook turkey to 165°F to prevent illness.
Jennie-O is recalling approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products from October 2018 that may contain Salmonella Reading. This bacteria can cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Consumers should not eat these products and cook turkey to 165°F using a food thermometer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275916-jennie-o-raw-ground-turkey-products-recall-possible-salmonella-reading.
“Jennie-O Raw Ground Turkey Products Recall: Possible Salmonella Reading Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275916-jennie-o-raw-ground-turkey-products-recall-possible-salmonella-reading. Based on USDA FSIS recall #124-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/jennie-o-turkey-store-sales-inc--recalls-raw-ground-turkey-products-due-possible).
Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales, Inc. recalled approximately 164,210 pounds of raw ground turkey products due to possible Salmonella Reading contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Dec. 21, 2018. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Jennie-O
3-lb. packages of Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 93% LEAN | 7% FAT with Use or freeze by dates of 11/12/18 and 11/13/18
1-lb. packages of Jennie-O GROUND TURKEY 93% LEAN | 7% FAT with Use or freeze by date of 11/12/18
1-lb. packages of Jennie-O TACO SEASONED GROUND TURKEY with Use or freeze by date of 11/12/18
1-lb. packages of Jennie-O ITALIAN SEASONED GROUND TURKEY with Use or freeze by date of 11/12/18
3-lb. packages of Jennie-O Ground Turkey 85% LEAN | 15% FAT with a Use or freeze by date of 11/13/18
2.5-lb. packages of Jennie-O Ground Turkey 93% LEAN | 7% FAT with a Use or freeze by date of 11/13/18
3-lb. packages of STATER BROS. 85% LEAN | 15% FAT ALL NATURAL Ground Turkey with a Use or freeze by date of 11/12/18
Products bear establishment number EST. P-579
Produced on October 22, 2018 and October 23, 2018
What to do
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.
The hazard
The products may be contaminated with Salmonella Reading. The investigation is part of a larger effort involving FSIS, the CDC, and state partners regarding an illness cluster involving 216 case-patients in 38 states and the District of Columbia.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Meat and Poultry Products with Possible Salmonella Contamination Recalled (2026-04-30) and Meat and Poultry Products with Jalapeños May Contain Salmonella - Public Health Alert (2026-08-08). Mountain West Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination was also reported in 2025-12-27.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Jennie-O ground turkey products with use or freeze dates of November 12 or 13, 2018. Products have establishment number EST. P-579 inside the USDA mark of inspection or on the side of the tray.
Brand
Jennie-O
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Products
Discard or return recalled products to the place of purchase as they may contain Salmonella Reading.
Cook Turkey to 165°F
Always cook turkey to a safe internal temperature of 165°F using a food thermometer to kill Salmonella.
Official remedy
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2019.
1USDA FSIS announced the recall
2FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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