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Class I: serious health riskTerminated

MCF Operating Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing Recall

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3

MCF Operating LLC · Ankeny, IA

Risk level
Class I
Reported by FDA
Nov 4, 2015
Recall ID
F-0002-2016
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Summary

MCF Operating recalled Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing starting Aug 20, 2015. The FDA classified it as Class I (serious health risk) and published enforcement report F-0002-2016 on Nov 4, 2015. Reason: The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Status: Terminated.

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

Product description

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

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot CL2235 Best By 16JN05

Where it was sold

Product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0002-2016
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Aug 20, 2015
FDA report date
Nov 4, 2015
Quantity
1,384/2/1 and 1,793/4/1 gallon/containers/cases
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
MCF Operating LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0002-2016, exactly as published.

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City
Ankeny
State
IA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
72203
Address
740 S.E. Dalbey Dr.
Code information
Lot CL2235 Best By 16JN05
Postal code
50021-3908
Report date
Nov 4, 2015
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-0002-2016
Classification
Class I
Recalling firm
MCF Operating LLC
Product quantity
1,384/2/1 and 1,793/4/1 gallon/containers/cases
Termination date
Dec 16, 2015
Reason for recall
The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.
Recall initiation date
Aug 20, 2015
Initial firm notification
Telephone
Center classification date
Oct 27, 2015

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0002-2016, published Nov 4, 2015. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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