Jennie-O Turkey has been recalled for potential salmonella outbreak. CBS News reports:
Jennie-O Turkey is recalling more than 91,000 pounds of raw turkey in an ongoing salmonella outbreak. The recall is the first tied to an outbreak the U.S. Department of Agriculture says is widespread and likely affects a number of different producers in the industry. So far this year, the outbreak has resulted in one death and 164 reported illnesses in 35 states. About half of those sickened had to be hospitalized.
Regulators did not say how many of those people were exposed to products sold by Jennie-O, a subsidiary of food industry giant Hormel. They say additional products from other companies could be named as their investigation continues.
The products being recalled include one-pound packages of raw, ground turkey and were sold nationwide. They had a use-by date of October 1 or 2, but could still be in freezers. The packages are labeled with the establishment number “P-190.” Regulators say the product should be thrown away.
This is particularly bad only a few days before Thanksgiving.
Not a problem for vegetarians.
But, BIG problem for live turkeys! RECALL = RESUPPLY = Poultry Genocide for hens and gobblers.