CTI Foods Recalls Philly Steak Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
CTI Foods is recalling approximately 6,720 pounds of ready-to-eat Philly Beef Steak products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This contamination poses serious health risks, especially for pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
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possible adulteration with Listeria monocytogenes
What happened, in plain English
CTI Foods is recalling ready-to-eat Philly Beef Steak products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The recall was initiated after lab tests found potential Listeria in products made on August 9, 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275870-cti-foods-recalls-philly-steak-products-due-to-possible-listeria.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275870-cti-foods-recalls-philly-steak-products-due-to-possible-listeria · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #078-2018
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“CTI Foods Recalls Philly Steak Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275870-cti-foods-recalls-philly-steak-products-due-to-possible-listeria. Based on USDA FSIS recall #078-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/cti-foods-llc-recalls-ready-eat-philly-steak-products-due-possible-listeria).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriages, stillbirths, or life-threatening infections in newborns. The bacteria can spread beyond the gastrointestinal tract and affect vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled Philly Beef Steak products between August 9 and September 7, 2018, are at risk. Pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to serious infections from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'FULLY COOKED PHILLY BEEF STEAK SLICED Caramel Color Added' with a package code of 4887097. These items were produced on August 9, 2018 and shipped to food service warehouses in Ohio.
- Brand
CTI Foods- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the package code 4887097 on the product label, which indicates the recalled items.
Contact Healthcare Provider
If you have flu-like symptoms within two months after eating the product, contact a healthcare provider and inform them about the potential exposure.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Ohio.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Ohio”
States: Ohio.
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
What products are recalled?
The recalled products are ready-to-eat Philly Beef Steak in cardboard cases labeled 'Classic Sysco' with a net weight of 10 lbs, containing four 2.5 lb. bags each, and a package code of 4887097.
How can I get help if I'm concerned?
Contact a healthcare provider if you have flu-like symptoms within two months after eating the product. You can also call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline for food safety assistance.
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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 #078-2018 (September 11, 2018)
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