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Stop using now Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published March 15, 2018

Standard Meat Company Recalls Beef Products for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Standard Meat Company recalls up to 53,154 pounds of raw beef products that may contain Salmonella. Consumers are urged not to consume these products and should discard or return them to the place of purchase.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #022-2018Meat & poultryStandard Meat Company ›
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What happened, in plain English

Standard Meat Company is recalling raw beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall affects products shipped to restaurants nationwide between February 19 and March 14, 2018. The contamination risk is serious enough that consumers should stop using these products to avoid potential foodborne illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275811-standard-meat-company-recalls-beef-products-for-possible-salmonella-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275811-standard-meat-company-recalls-beef-products-for-possible-salmonella-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #022-2018

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“Standard Meat Company Recalls Beef Products for Possible Salmonella Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275811-standard-meat-company-recalls-beef-products-for-possible-salmonella-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #022-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/standard-meat-company-recalls-beef-products-due-possible-salmonella-contamination).

Why it’s dangerous

The beef products were marinated with Au Jus Seasoning that tested positive for Salmonella. Consuming contaminated products can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased these raw beef products from restaurants or retailers. Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness if they consume contaminated products.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for products with USDA Select or Higher Beef 6 oz or 8 oz Top Sirloin Steak Mechanically Tenderized. Check for case code 45966 or 45968. The products bear establishment number EST. 33861 inside the USDA mark of inspection.

  • Brand
    Standard Meat Company
  • Category
    Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Discard or return the recalled beef products to the place of purchase.

Official remedy

What USDA FSIS says to do

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2018.

1. FSIS closed the recall: 201812. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Mar 15, 201822018
  1. FSIS closed the recall
  2. USDA FSIS announced the recall

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  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #022-2018 (March 15, 2018)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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