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Grand Rapids company recalls 54k pounds of turkey

Posted at 10:41 AM, Oct 19, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-19 10:41:31-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A local company is recalling 54,000 pounds of turkey breast products that may be contaminated by an unidentified black material.

Michigan Turkey Producers of Grand Rapids is recalling the oven roasted turkey breast items, logs and sliced, that were produced between August 29th and September 16th.  The turkey was shipped to a distributor in Florida and food services in Florida and Puerto Rico. The products are:

  • 12-lb. packages containing “MESON SANDWICHES, OVEN ROASTED SLICED TURKEY BREAST” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48598” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 11/27/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label
  • 22-lb. logs containing “OVEN ROASTED TURKEY BREAST WITH BROTH,” with a use or freeze by date of 12/15/16, and a case code of “48576” on the left side of the label

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says there have been no reports of illnesses or injuries.  The problem was discovered by a customer complaint.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Deborah Hein, director of quality assurance, at (616) 245-2221, ext. 237.