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
- Brand
- Product Name
- 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
Is Product Name recalled?
Yes. Griffith Foods recalled Product Name on 14 Mar 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0963-2018.
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 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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