The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0002-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

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.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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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