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Navigating Tariff Challenges: Simple Strategies for Grocers  With tariffs impacting supply chains, grocers are facing shortages and price increases. This climate requires innovative solutions to maintain customer satisfaction and manage costs. According to an insightful report by Jeff Keele on CTV News, stores in Winnipeg are particularly affected ( "Impact of Tariffs: Grocery Shortages and Price Increases Hit Winnipeg" ). As tariffs squeeze the availability and pricing of essential goods, grocery managers can implement several strategies to mitigate these effects: Strengthen Local Partnerships: Collaborate with local suppliers to enhance your inventory with regional products, reducing dependence on imported goods. Utilize Technology: Platforms like Youdle offer tools that can give real-time visibility into in-stock items, helping your store effectively manage supply and demand. Communicate Transparently: Clearly inform customers about potential short...

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🚨 Check Your Fridge NOW! Urgent Alert: Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled Nationwide 🚨

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By Johnita Anthony,

 


WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 — Kraft Heinz Foods Company has issued a massive recall of approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon after tests revealed possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The recall was announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

⚠️ What products are affected?

The recall includes Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025, specifically:

  • 12-ounce vacuum-packed packages of "Oscar Mayer Turkey BACON ORIGINAL"

    • UPC: 071871548601

    • "Use by" dates: July 18, 2025 – August 2, 2025

    • Lot code: RS40

  • 36-ounce packages (three 12-ounce packs inside)

    • UPC: 071871548748

    • "Use by" dates: July 23, 2025 – September 4, 2025

    • Lot codes: RS19, RS40, RS42

  • 48-ounce packages (four 12-ounce packs inside)

    • UPC: 071871548793

    • "Use by" dates: July 18, 2025 – September 4, 2025

    • Lot codes: RS19, RS40, RS42

All affected products display the USDA mark of inspection on the front label. These items were shipped nationwide and also sent to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.

🧪 Why is this happening?

The potential contamination was discovered during routine in-house laboratory testing at the Newberry, S.C. facility. Fortunately, no confirmed illnesses have been reported so far.

However, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections, especially in older adults, pregnant women and newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. In pregnant women, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or severe illness in newborns.

🗑️ What should you do now?

FSIS urges consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers immediately. If you have any of these products, do not eat them. Instead:

✅ Throw them away, or
✅ Return them to the store for a refund.

💬 Who to contact

  • Consumers with questions: Call Kraft Heinz Consumer Hotline at 1-800-280-7185 or email consumerrelations@kraftheinz.com.

  • Media inquiries: Email Lynsey Elve, Director of Global Corporate Communications, at media@kraftheinz.com.

  • Food safety questions: Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov.

To report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, you can also submit a complaint online anytime at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF.

⚡ Bottom line: Check your fridge today. One quick look could protect you and your family.

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