Beef, IFF code recall

Recalled by International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc · Carrollton, TX, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Beef, IFF code: SN418156, Net Weight 50 lb, Batch 0004714076, Production date 04/23/2012, For Manufacturing use only.

Quantity: 703.08 kg (31 x 22.68 kg)

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

IFF code: SN418156, Batch 0004714076, and Production date 04/23/2012.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Domestically Nationwide and to Canada.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: May 17, 2012
In FDA report of: Mar 27, 2013
Terminated: Jul 2, 2013
FDA recall number: F-1236-2013 · event 61912
Official record: FDA enforcement report search