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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0304-2025/FDA enforcement
Griffith Foods LTD·Food·Nov 1, 2024

Item 42081001, 104023600 Spicy Breading Export, 50 lb

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential for pieces of metal in product

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIL, NY, NC, WI +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGriffith Foods LTD
Recalling firmGriffith Foods LTDAlsip, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • LOT 575830
Distribution area
ILNYNCWITXTNGA

IL, NY, NC, WI, TX, TN, GA

United States

Quantity affected25, 903.154 lbs. (total)
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 25, 2024
FDA recall numberF-0304-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Griffith Foods LTD initiated this food recall on November 1, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential for pieces of metal in product. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL, NY, NC, WI, TX, TN, GA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential for pieces of metal in product

Item 42081001, 104023600 Spicy Breading Export, 50 lb was made or distributed by Griffith Foods LTD in Alsip, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0304-2025, dated December 25, 2024.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Item 42081001, 104023600 Spicy Breading Export, 50 lb recall?

Griffith Foods LTD recalled Item 42081001, 104023600 Spicy Breading Export, 50 lb in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0304-2025. Potential for pieces of metal in product

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Griffith Foods LTD recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0304-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.