Armour Dried Beef Recall: Staph and Clostridial Toxin Risk
Pinnacle Foods recalls Armour dried beef due to possible staphylococcal and clostridial toxin contamination. Do not consume affected jars.
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a possible processing deviation that may have led to staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin contamination
What happened, in plain English
Pinnacle Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 32,479 pounds of heat-treated, shelf-stable beef products because a processing deviation may have allowed staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxins to develop. The affected items are Armour brand dried beef sold in glass jars nationwide. Consumers are urged not to eat these products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275823-armour-dried-beef-recall-staph-and-clostridial-toxin-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275823-armour-dried-beef-recall-staph-and-clostridial-toxin-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #034-2018
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“Armour Dried Beef Recall: Staph and Clostridial Toxin Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275823-armour-dried-beef-recall-staph-and-clostridial-toxin-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #034-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pinnacle-foods-inc.-recalls-beef-products-due-possible-processing-deviation).
Why it’s dangerous
A processing error may have led to contamination with staphylococcal enterotoxin and clostridial toxin. These toxins can cause foodborne illness if the contaminated beef is eaten.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Armour Ground & Formed Sliced Dried Beef from retail locations across the United States between January and April 2018. While no adverse reactions have been confirmed, anyone who consumed the product should monitor for illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2.25 oz. or 4.5 oz. glass jars labeled "ARMOUR GROUND & FORMED SLICED Dried Beef." Look for specific best-by dates (e.g., JAN-07-21 through APR-19-21) and lot codes starting with 07 (e.g., 0707011Y11). The jars must bear the USDA establishment number EST. 2AD inside the mark of inspection.
- Brand
Armour- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Eating Immediately
Do not consume the recalled beef products under any circumstances.
Discard or Return Product
Throw away the jars or return them to the store where you bought them.
Contact Consumer Care
Call Pinnacle Foods at (888) 299-7646 if you have questions about the recall.
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.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Has anyone gotten sick from this product?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products as of the recall announcement.
What should I do if I ate the beef?
If you are concerned about an injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider. You can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline.
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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 #034-2018 (April 28, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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