The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1236-2013·Announced 2013-03-27

IFF Recalls Beef for Potential Salmonella Contamination

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is recalling beef for potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed domestically and to Canada.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is recalling beef identified by IFF code SN418156, Batch 0004714076, and production date 04/23/2012. The product is a 50 lb net weight item intended for manufacturing use only. The total quantity involved is 703.08 kg (31 x 22.68 kg).

The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

The affected beef was distributed domestically nationwide and to Canada. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific IFF code, batch number, and production date listed above. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

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

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →

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