CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sj Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning recalled by Givaudan Flavours

Givaudan Flavours is recalling Sj Philly Cheesesteak Seasoning, distributed in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 27 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem 615320000 Lot #1703295383 PRODUCTION DATE 2/2/2017

Quantity recalled41/44.5 lb bags

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-2194-2017
FDA event ID: 76865
Recalling firm: Givaudan Flavours, Cincinnati, OH
Brand: Sj Philly
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Mar 2017
FDA classified: 5 May 2017
Reported: 17 May 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Flour

Timeline

27 Mar 2017	Recall initiated by company
5 May 2017	Classified by FDA	+39 days
17 May 2017	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

During an internal investigation the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain 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

SJ PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SEASONING Net Wt: .44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Onion Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to IL, OH & MO

Illinois Missouri Ohio

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

During an internal investigation the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Item 615320000 Lot #1703295383 PRODUCTION DATE 2/2/2017

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to IL, OH & MO

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

10 other products · FDA event 76865

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is SJ Taco Net Wgt: Ingredients: Spices including Chili Pepper recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Taco Net Wgt: Ingredients: Spices including Chili Pepper recalled	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Dry Brownie Mix 1003706 Net Wgt: Ingredients: Sugar recalledSJ Dry	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Jalapeno Nacho DB Ingredients: Dextrose recalled by Givaudan Flavours	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	Sj Sweet And Spicy recalled by Givaudan Flavours	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	Chili Seasoning Ingredients: Chili Pepper, Minced Onion recalledChili	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Chipolte BBQ DB Ingredients: Salt recalled by Givaudan FlavoursSJ Chipolte	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Black Pepper Ingredients: Black Pepper recalled by Givaudan Flavours	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Mild DB Ingredients: Salt,*Wheat Flour*Contains: Soy recalled	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Tabasco Net Wgt: Ingredients: Spices including Mustard recalledSJ Tabasco	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH
17 May 2017	CLASS II	SJ Spicy DB recalled by Givaudan Flavours	Givaudan Flavours	Salmonella	IL, MO, OH

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