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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 20, 2015 (11 years ago)

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing recall

Recalled by MCF Operating LLC · Ankeny, IA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L

Quantity: 1,384/2/1 and 1,793/4/1 gallon/containers/cases

Food: Sauces, dips & dressings

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Lot CL2235 Best By 16JN05

Where it was sold

Illinois

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
MCF Operating LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 20, 2015
In FDA report of
Nov 4, 2015
Terminated
Dec 16, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0002-2016 · event 72203
Official record
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