Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a health alert for Trader Joe's "Turkey Gobbler Wrap" due to concerns about Listeria bacteria. The alert impacts products distributed nationwide, though the wraps are no longer available for purchase. Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to discard or return it for a refund.
Key Facts
- The health alert concerns Trader Joe's "Turkey Gobbler Wrap" due to Listeria contamination.
- Listeria is a harmful bacteria that can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable groups like elderly and pregnant people.
- The alert applies to wraps with a "BEST BY SEP 16, 2025" date and establishment number "P-1644".
- The wraps were produced by WCD Kitchen in Illinois and sent to Trader Joe's nationwide.
- A recall was not initiated because the product is no longer available for sale.
- Consumers should not eat the wraps and are advised to throw them away or return them for a refund.
- People at risk should be alert for symptoms like fever and muscle aches if they consumed the product.
- FSIS and the FDA are monitoring similar food safety concerns with other products potentially contaminated with Listeria.
