Mislabeled Turkey Pastries Recalled Across Midwest

Boxes contain ham and cheese instead of advertised turkey and pesto.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:10pm

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for frozen ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products that were incorrectly labeled. Some boxes of the turkey, pesto and cheese stuffed pastries actually contain ham and cheese instead. The affected products were shipped to Costco locations across the Midwest.

Why it matters

This recall highlights the importance of accurate food labeling to ensure consumer safety and trust. Mislabeled products can pose health risks for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. It also raises questions about supply chain oversight and quality control measures at the manufacturer.

The details

The misbranded products are 25.4-ounce boxes containing eight pieces of La Boulangerie Turkey Pesto & Swiss Cheese Pockets with lot code 04926 and best-by date 02/18/27. The items were packaged on February 18, 2026 and bear the establishment number P-51243A inside the USDA inspection mark. FSIS received two consumer complaints about the mislabeled items.

  • The products were packaged on February 18, 2026.
  • The best-by date on the affected boxes is February 18, 2027.

The players

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service

The federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products.

Shaw Bakers LLC

The manufacturer of the mislabeled La Boulangerie Turkey Pesto & Swiss Cheese Pockets.

Costco

The retailer that received shipments of the affected turkey pastry products across the Midwest.

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What’s next

The USDA is advising consumers to check their freezers and return any affected products to the store where they were purchased.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the need for robust quality control measures in the food manufacturing industry to ensure accurate labeling and prevent potentially dangerous mix-ups. Consumers should always carefully inspect packaged foods before consumption, especially for those with dietary restrictions or food allergies.