Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Turkey

WASHINGTON – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked four different types of ground turkey products to a salmonella outbreak that has affected people in 12 different states, including Pennsylvania.

The four products thus far linked to the outbreak were made between Dec. 18-29, 2020, and distributed nationally. So far, at least 28 people in 12 states have been affected, with two of those requiring hospitalization.

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Services issued a public health alert about the products on April 10. No recall was issued because it is believed the products, manufactured by Plainville Brands, LLC out of Pennsylvania, are no longer available for public purchase. The following products are subject to the public health alert:

• 1-lb. packages of Nature’s Promise Free from 94% LEAN | 6% FAT Ground Turkey with Use by/freeze/sell-by date of 1/1/21, 1/3/21,1/4/21, 1/8/21 and 1/10/21 on the front of the package.
• 1-lb. packages of Wegman 94% LEAN | 6% FAT Ground Turkey with Use by/freeze/sell by date of 1/3/21, 1/4/21, 1/8/21 and 1/10/21 on the front of the package.
• 3-lb. packages of Wegman 94% LEAN | 6% FAT Ground Turkey with Use by/freeze/sell by date of 1/3/21, 1/4/21, 1/8/21 and 1/10/21 on the front of the package.
• 1-lb. packages of Plainville Farms Ground White Turkey 93% | 7% Fat with Use by/freeze/sell by date of 1/10/21 on the front of the package.

These products have the establishment number “P-244” inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The CDC recommends that anyone who has these products in their freezer should throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. Consumers should wash their hands and any surfaces that came in contact with the product following disposal.

Call your healthcare provider if you have one or more of these severe Salmonella symptoms:

• Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
• Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
• Bloody diarrhea
• So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
• Signs of dehydration, such as:
  • Not urinating (peeing) much
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Feeling dizzy when standing up