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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Classic Sysco Philly Beef Steak Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: September 11, 2018
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Summary

CTI Foods LLC is recalling approximately 6,720 pounds (672 cases) of Classic Sysco brand ready-to-eat Philly Beef Steak products. The recall was initiated after laboratory testing found product samples were potentially positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected meat was produced on August 9, 2018, and was distributed to food service locations through a warehouse in Hamilton, Ohio. You should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.

Risk

The beef may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection characterized by fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms. This infection is particularly dangerous for older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women, in whom it can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in newborns.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for 'Classic Sysco' 10 lb. cardboard cases containing four 2.5 lb. bags of 'FULLY COOKED PHILLY BEEF STEAK SLICED Caramel Color Added'.
  2. Check the packaging for code 4887097 and USDA establishment number 'EST. 19085' inside the mark of inspection.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have consumed this product and experience flu-like symptoms within two months, seek medical care and inform your healthcare provider about the exposure.
  5. For additional questions, call the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Classic Sysco Fully Cooked Philly Beef Steak Sliced Caramel Color Added (10 lbs)
Item Code:
4887097
000065
Lot Numbers:
63 8221 0101
Establishment #: EST. 19085
Date Ranges: Produced August 9, 2018

Case contains four 2.5 lb bags.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 078-2018
Status: Active
Manufacturer: CTI Foods LLC.
Sold By: Food service locations
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 6,510 pounds
Distributed To: Ohio
Classification: Class I

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response