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Notification - Certain Butterball brand turkeys are being recalled due to a microbiological issue

Recall / advisory date:
October 18, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Microbiological - Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)
Hazard classification:
Class 3
Company / Firm:
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6783

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall
Butterball SEASONED YOUNG TURKEY WITH GIBLETS 5 to 7 kg Lot codes beginning with 251175 and 251178Sold in Ontario through Loblaw banner stores Various / Divers Microbiological - Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)
Butterball SEASONED YOUNG STUFFED TURKEY WITH GIBLETS 5 to 7 kg Lot codes beginning with 251175 and 251178Sold in Ontario through Loblaw banner stores Various / Divers Microbiological - Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)

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