CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods
Griffith Foods is recalling Product Name, distributed in Illinois, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 14 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0963-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79550
- Recalling firm
- Griffith Foods, Alsip, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 23 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 4 Apr 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
- Beef
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 4 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Griffith Foods, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple products following a supplier's recall of Autolyzed Yeast Powder due to the presence of 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
Product Name Lot Number or ID Fire Roasted Steak Type Seasoning 655697
Where it was distributed
Domestic: IL, TX, VA, WI, OK, MS Foreign: Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Griffith Foods, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of multiple products following a supplier's recall of Autolyzed Yeast Powder due to the presence of Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Product Name Lot Number or ID Fire Roasted Steak Type Seasoning 655697
Where was it sold?
Domestic: IL, TX, VA, WI, OK, MS Foreign: 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
7 other products · FDA event 79550This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Product Name recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 6 states |
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All 17| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Milk Wash recalled by Griffith Foods | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 15 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Milk-n-egg Mix recalled by Griffith FoodsMilk-n-egg Mix | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 15 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Costco Service Deli Department 63 Meatloaf Seasoning More recalledCostco Service | Griffith Foods | Salmonella | 15 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Biscuit Mix, Sng recalled by Griffith FoodsBiscuit Mix | Griffith Foods | Undeclared Egg | LA, NC |
| Food | CLASS II | Item 79588401, Ital STY PD Herb Reduced EX, 55 lb. bag recalledItem | Griffith Foods | Foreign Material | 7 states |
Other Beef recalls
All 307| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Beef Jerky Products recalled by Imperio Distribution | Imperio Distribution | Undeclared Allergens | |
| Food | CLASS II | Made From Plants recalled by Daring FoodsMade From | Daring Foods | Packaging Defects | FL, NC |
| Food | CLASS I | Raw Pork, Beef, and Goat Products recalled by Star Meat Delivery | Star Meat Delivery | Undeclared Allergens | |
| Food | CLASS I | Raw Beef Products recalled by Corte Argentino USA | Corte Argentino USA | Processing Deviation | |
| Food | HEALTH ALERT | Beef Kofta Products Served at The Kebab Shop Restaurant Locations recalled | FSIS | E. coli |