Kraft Heinz Turkey Bacon Lawsuit: Listeria Contamination Alleged

Case Overview: A class action lawsuit claims Kraft Heinz’s Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, and the company is accused of failing to warn consumers about the risk.

Consumers Affected: Consumers who purchased the affected Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original products between July and September 2025.

Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division

Kraft Heinz Company’s Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe and even life-threatening illness, and the company is failing to warn consumers about it, a new lawsuit claims.

The proposed class action says the company failed to warn buyers of the risks, leaving households unknowingly exposed to a potentially deadly foodborne pathogen. At the center of the case are Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Original products sold in multiple package sizes between July and September 2025, all tied to specific lot codes. 

The lawsuit argues that Kraft Heinz engaged in deceptive marketing by labeling and selling these items without disclosing the possibility of listeria contamination.

Shoppers Say They Paid for Worthless, Risky Products

Florida resident Steven Horne filed the proposed class action lawsuit after he says he bought a 12-ounce package of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon for household use. He argues that he would not have purchased, or paid as much for, the product had he known about the contamination risks. 

The complaint states that the turkey bacon he purchased was effectively worthless because of the potential presence of listeria, leaving him and other consumers financially harmed.

Consumers reasonably expect packaged meat products to be safe and free from harmful substances, the lawsuit argues, instead the turkey bacon allegedly carried hidden risks that are particularly dangerous for pregnant people, infants, seniors, and those with compromised immune systems. 

The complaint stresses that even refrigeration or freezing cannot eliminate the bacteria, which can cause complications ranging from fever and gastroenteritis to sepsis, meningitis, and miscarriage.

The suit claims Horne and other buyers were misled into paying a price premium for a product that was unsafe, while trusting Kraft Heinz to deliver food free of known health hazards.

Lawsuit Argues Recall Was Inadequate

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of the affected turkey bacon on July 2, 2025, warning consumers to throw out or return the products. Kraft Heinz echoed that advice days later.

But the lawsuit says the recall was inadequate. It argues that most shoppers don’t save receipts, making refunds nearly impossible to obtain, and that many people buy food across multiple retailers, limiting access to compensation. The complaint calls the recall a carefully limited effort that left most consumers without meaningful remedies.

Consumers File Food Safety Lawsuits Against Multiple Brands

Kraft Heinz is not the only food company facing legal fire over contamination. BrucePac Packing Company recalled over 11 million pounds of meat and poultry in 2024 following listeria findings. 

Grimmway Farms has also been sued over organic carrots linked to E. coli outbreaks, and Milo’s Poultry Farms faced claims over salmonella-tainted eggs. 

Even major household names have been pulled into court, Boar’s Head settled after one of the largest listeria outbreaks in U.S. history, while recent lawsuits have targeted products ranging from protein powders with undisclosed lead to rice and cookies allegedly tainted with toxic metals and pesticides.

Horne seeks to represent consumers nationwide who purchased the affected turkey bacon during the class period. The lawsuit alleges violations of Florida business laws and of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. 

He is asking the court for damages, restitution, and injunctive relief to stop Kraft Heinz from selling products in a way that misleads consumers.

Case Details

• Lawsuit: Horne v. The Kraft Heinz Company 
• Case Number: 6:25-cv-01630 
• Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division 

Plaintiffs' Attorney:

• William Wright and Kelly Mata (The Wright Law Office, P.A.)

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