Kraft Heinz is recalling more than 2 million pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon because it may spoil before its "best when used by date."

The issue with the bacon was determined by "spoilage-related consumer complaints" and reports of illness linked to consumption of the bacon, NBC News reported. Kraft Heinz is the parent company of Oscar Mayer.

The 2,068,467 pounds of recalled turkey bacon were shipped nationwide.

The recall posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service was classified as class II recall, which means there is a "health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from the use of the product."

The following packages are impacted by the recall:

56 oz. cardboard boxes marked Oscar Mayer "Selects Uncured Turkey Bacon" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 4470007633 0, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 24 AUG 2015 through 26 OCT 2015.

36 oz. cardboard boxes marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon "Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154874 8, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 28 AUG 2015 through 20 OCT 2015.

48 oz. cardboard boxes marked Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon "Smoked Cured Turkey Chopped and Formed" bearing the plant number P-9070, the line number RS19 and Product UPC 0 7187154879 3, and with "Best When Used By" dates of 3 SEPT 2015 through 30 OCT 2015.

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