CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Beef, IFF recalled by International Flavors &
International Flavors & Fragrances is recalling Beef, IFF, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1236-2013
- FDA event ID
- 61912
- Recalling firm
- International Flavors & Fragrances, Carrollton, TX
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 19 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 27 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 17 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +306 days |
| 27 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Beef, IFF code: SN418156, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004714076, Production date 04/23/2012, For Manufacturing use only.
Where it was distributed
Domestically Nationwide and to Canada.
Questions about this recall
Is Beef, IFF recalled?
Yes. International Flavors & Fragrances recalled Beef, IFF on 17 May 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1236-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
IFF code: SN418156, Batch 0004714076, and Production date 04/23/2012.
Where was it sold?
Domestically Nationwide and to Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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