Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing Recalled for Listeria Contamination
MCF Operating LLC is recalling Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing because it was manufactured with romano cheese that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
MCF Operating LLC is recalling Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L. The recall involves 1,384/2/1 and 1,793/4/1 gallon/containers/cases of the product. The specific lot number is CL2235, and the best-by date is 16JN05.
The firm manufactured the salad dressing using romano cheese that was later identified as being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.
Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L
- Manufacturer
- MCF Operating LLC
- Category
- Food — Salad Dressing
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot CL2235 Best By 16JN05
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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