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Use caution Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published March 16, 2018

Stampede Meat Recalls Beef Steaks for Possible Salmonella Contamination

USDA recalls 484,800 pounds of beef top sirloin steaks with possible Salmonella contamination from Au Jus Seasoning. Consumers urged not to eat these products.

🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #023-2018Meat & poultryStampede Meat ›
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What happened, in plain English

Stampede Meat is recalling beef top sirloin steaks that may contain Salmonella due to a contaminated seasoning. This could cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The recall affects products bought between February and March 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275812-stampede-meat-recalls-beef-steaks-for-possible-salmonella-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275812-stampede-meat-recalls-beef-steaks-for-possible-salmonella-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #023-2018

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“Stampede Meat Recalls Beef Steaks for Possible Salmonella Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275812-stampede-meat-recalls-beef-steaks-for-possible-salmonella-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #023-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/smi-holdings-inc-recalls-beef-products-due-possible-salmonella-contamination).

Why it’s dangerous

The beef products were contaminated with Salmonella because the Au Jus Seasoning used in the marinade tested positive for the bacteria. Salmonella can cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating.

Who’s affected

Consumers who bought these beef steaks from restaurants or retailers. Older adults, infants, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for products labeled with USDA SELECT OR HIGHER BONELESS BEEF TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS, item numbers 5404 or 5419, lot codes 05018 to 07318, and Best By dates from February 19, 2019 to March 14, 2019.

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

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using It Now

    Throw away the recalled beef products immediately as they may contain Salmonella.

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 2019.

1. USDA FSIS announced the recall: Mar 16, 201812. FSIS closed the recall: 2019220182019
  1. USDA FSIS announced the recall
  2. FSIS closed the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #023-2018 (March 16, 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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