Ground Turkey
Also listed as Turkey Burger Meat and Minced Turkey.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Ground turkey is chopped turkey meat sold raw. Labels may say ground turkey.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for burgers, meatballs, tacos, and chili.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS inspects ground turkey and requires safe-handling labels on raw poultry.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella is a frequent pathogen named in ground turkey recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook thoroughly. Avoid cross-contamination from raw juices.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026