CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Nov 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Philly Steak Sandwich recalled by Buddy's Kitchen

Buddy's Kitchen is recalling Philly Steak Sandwich, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot #: 05/31/16, 06/20/16, 09/16/16, 09/27/16, 12/09/16, 02/25/17, 02/27/17, 03/31/17, 07/31/17, 08/02/17, 11/14/17, 02/14/18, 03/30/18, 05/18/18, 09/05/18.

Quantity recalled12,179 Cases

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-0336-2019
FDA event ID: 81313
Recalling firm: Buddy's Kitchen, Burnsville, MN
Brand: Philly Steak
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Oct 2018
FDA classified: 30 Oct 2018
Reported: 7 Nov 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

16 Oct 2018	Recall initiated by company
30 Oct 2018	Classified by FDA	+14 days
7 Nov 2018	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

Buddy's Kitchen is recalling several products in response to the McCain Foods recall due to potential Listeria or Salmonella contamination.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Philly Steak Sandwich, Item 06433. Net Weight 17.50 lbs. 56 - 5.00 oz. portions. Keep Frozen. For institutional use only. Buddy's Kitchen, Inc., Burnsville, MN 55337

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, GA, IL, MO, NJ, OH, OK.

Arizona California Georgia Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Buddy's Kitchen is recalling several products in response to the McCain Foods recall due to potential Listeria or Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #: 05/31/16, 06/20/16, 09/16/16, 09/27/16, 12/09/16, 02/25/17, 02/27/17, 03/31/17, 07/31/17, 08/02/17, 11/14/17, 02/14/18, 03/30/18, 05/18/18, 09/05/18.

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, GA, IL, MO, NJ, OH, OK.

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

5 other products · FDA event 81313

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mushroom & Thyme Flatbread Pizza recalled by Buddy's Kitchen.

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7 Nov 2018	CLASS II	Mushroom & Thyme Flatbread Pizza recalled by Buddy's Kitchen	Buddy's Kitchen	Listeria	8 states
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