USDA FSIS Public Health Alert for Turkey Pastry Products
Summary
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for frozen, ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The affected products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product labels. Consumers are advised not to consume these products.
What changed
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert concerning frozen, ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products that are misbranded and contain undeclared milk. The alert specifically addresses products that may not be labeled with the presence of milk, a common allergen, posing a risk to consumers with milk sensitivities or allergies. The FSIS is taking this action because the misbranded products are not eligible for a recall but pose a public health concern.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and to discard them or return them to the place of purchase. This alert serves as a critical notification for food manufacturers and retailers to ensure proper labeling and allergen control. While no specific recall has been initiated, this public health alert emphasizes the importance of accurate product information and allergen disclosure to protect public health.
What to do next
- Review inventory for affected turkey pastry products.
- Ensure all product labels accurately declare all ingredients, including allergens like milk.
- Communicate this alert to relevant internal teams and potentially to consumers if affected products are sold.
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PHA-03132026-01 Public Health Alert Misbranding
Active Fri, 03/13/2026 - Current Midwest
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen Ready-To-Eat Turkey Stuffed Pastry Products Due To Misbranding
FSIS Announcement
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products due to misbranding. Some boxes of the turkey, pesto, and cheese stuffed pastries contain ham and cheese instead. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase.
The turkey, pesto, and cheese stuffed pastries were packaged on Feb. 18, 2026, and may contain ham and cheese stuffed pastry items. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels ]:
- 25.4-oz. boxes containing eight pieces of “LA BOULANGERIE TURKEY PESTO & SWISS CHEESE POCKETS” with lot code 04926 and “best by” date 02/18/27 printed on the packaging. The products bear establishment number “P-51243A” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to Costco locations across the Midwest.
The problem was discovered when the establishment notified FSIS that it received two consumer complaints regarding turkey and cheese stuffed pastry boxes containing ham and cheese instead.
There have been no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a health care provider.
FSIS is concerned that some mislabeled product may be in consumers’ freezers. Consumers who purchased this product should check their packaging to see if they have the affected item. The product may be returned to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions regarding the public health alert can contact Sharanya Bhaskara, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Director, Shaw Bakers LLC, at sharanya.bhaskara@shawbakers.com. Media with questions may contact Angela Dahl, Vice President of Sales, Shaw Bakers LLC, at angela.dahl@shawbakers.com.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/.
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Shaw Bakers LLC
San Leandro, CA
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M51243A+P51243A
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Fully Cooked - Not Shelf Stable
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Congressional and Public Affairs Bailey McWilliams FSISpress@usda.gov Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026
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