CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Italian Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U

Griffith Labs U is recalling Italian Crouton Seasoning, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch or lot numbers: 674561

Quantity recalled84 bags, 4,200 lbs

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-1897-2018
FDA event ID: 80567
Recalling firm: Griffith Labs U, Alsip, IL
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Jul 2018
FDA classified: 27 Aug 2018
Reported: 8 Aug 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Spices

Timeline

17 Jul 2018	Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2018	Published in enforcement report	+22 days
27 Aug 2018	Classified by FDA	+19 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential presence of Salmonella due to use of recalled whey ingredient

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

Italian Crouton Seasoning 50 pound bag Item 1000012969

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Canada

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential presence of Salmonella due to use of recalled whey ingredient

Which lots are affected?

Batch or lot numbers: 674561

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and 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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

42 other products · FDA event 80567

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Caesar Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Caesar Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UCaesar	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Brown Gravy Mix unit recalled by Griffith Labs UBrown Gravy	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cheese and Garlic Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cheese and Garlic Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Reduced Whey Cold Dough Premix bag recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Queso Snack Seasoning bag recalled by Griffith Labs UQueso Snack	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Herb Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UHerb Crouton	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Asiago Peppercorn recalled by Griffith Labs UAsiago Peppercorn	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Sour Cream & Onion Snack Seasoning drum recalled by Griffith Labs USour	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Butter Garlic Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Caesar Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UCaesar Crouton	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Basil Pesto recalled by Griffith Labs UBasil Pesto	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Onion Garlic Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Garlic Parmesan recalled by Griffith Labs UGarlic Parmesan	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Chili Lime and Nacho Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UChili	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	East Cheddar Snack Seasoning drum recalled by Griffith Labs UEast	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	East Cheddar Snkse tote recalled by Griffith Labs UEast	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Garlic Onion Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UGarlic	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cold Dough Premix bag recalled by Griffith Labs UCold Dough	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Ranch Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs URanch	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Milk and Egg Mix bag recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Seasoned Crouton Seasoning N5 recalled by Griffith Labs USeasoned Crouton	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Romano Garlic Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs URomano Garlic	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Clam Chowder Base recalled by Griffith Labs UClam Chowder	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Chicken Fried Country Gravy Mix recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Dry Milk and Egg Mix bag recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Pork Flavored Gravy Mix unit recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Country Ranch Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UCountry Ranch	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Italian Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Low Sodium Brown Gravy Mix unit recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Herb Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UHerb Crouton	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Brown Gravy Mix unit recalled by Griffith Labs UBrown Gravy	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cheese & Garlic Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Beef Flavored Gravy Mix unit recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Butter Garlic & Black Pepper Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Biscuit Mix bag recalled by Griffith Labs UBiscuit Mix	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cheese & Garlic Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs U	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Caesar Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UCaesar	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Premix Broccoli Cheddar no Mustard bag recalled by Griffith Labs UPremix Broccoli	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Garlic Cheese Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UGarlic	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Cold Dough Premix bag recalled by Griffith Labs UCold Dough	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018	CLASS II	Deep Pan Pizza Dough bag recalled by Griffith Labs UDeep Pan	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide

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All 43

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Aug 2018Food	CLASS II	Deep Pan Pizza Dough bag recalled by Griffith Labs UDeep Pan	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018Food	CLASS II	Cold Dough Premix bag recalled by Griffith Labs UCold Dough	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018Food	CLASS II	Garlic Cheese Crouton Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UGarlic	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018Food	CLASS II	Premix Broccoli Cheddar no Mustard bag recalled by Griffith Labs UPremix Broccoli	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide
8 Aug 2018Food	CLASS II	Caesar Seasoning recalled by Griffith Labs UCaesar	Griffith Labs U	Salmonella	Nationwide

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