FSIS Warns of Misbranded Frozen Turkey Pastries: Health Alert Issued
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a health alert regarding misbranded frozen turkey pastries. This warning affects frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastries that may unintentionally contain ham and cheese products.
Details of the Health Alert
The specific product under scrutiny is the “LA BOULANGERIE TURKEY PESTO & SWISS CHEESE POCKETS.” These items are packaged in 25.4-ounce boxes, containing eight pieces each. The lot code is 04926, with a “best by” date of February 18, 2027.
- Product affected: LA BOULANGERIE TURKEY PESTO & SWISS CHEESE POCKETS
- Weight: 25.4 ounces
- Contents: Eight pieces per box
- Lot code: 04926
- Best by date: February 18, 2027
- Establishment number: P-51243A
Distribution of Products
These frozen pastries were sold primarily at Costco locations across the Midwest. The issue was detected when two consumer complaints were reported to FSIS, indicating that some boxes contained ham and cheese instead of turkey and pesto.
No Immediate Health Risks
So far, there have been no health complaints tied to the consumption of these products. Nonetheless, FSIS expresses concern regarding the possibility of mislabeled items still found in consumers’ freezers.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to inspect their packaging for the affected lot. Any misbranded items can be returned to the store of purchase.
For questions related to this public health alert, consumers can contact Sharanya Bhaskara, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director at Shaw Bakers LLC, via email. For media inquiries, Angela Dahl, Vice President of Sales at Shaw Bakers LLC, is also available for contact.
Food Safety Resources
Additional questions regarding food safety can be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854). Additionally, an online system for reporting issues with meat, poultry, or egg products is accessible 24/7 at the FSIS website.
