The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0002-2023·Announced 2022-10-12

Whole Foods Organic Caesar Dressing Recalled for Undeclared Wheat and Soy

WFM 365 Organic Creamy Caesar dressing is recalled because the product does not declare wheat and soy allergens on its label. Consumers with wheat or soy allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for undeclared allergens (wheat and soy). Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source material, allergen mislabeling on common allergens presents a risk to consumers with these allergies.

Plain-English summary

WFM 365 Organic Creamy Caesar salad dressing, sold in 12-ounce bottles, is being recalled because the product does not declare wheat and soy allergens on the label. The affected products have best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 21, 2022, through June 6, 2023, and can be identified by UPC codes 99482490029 or 99482-49027.

The recalled product was distributed to four distribution centers in Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, and New York, and from there to retail locations across the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Approximately 31,858 units are affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have allergies or sensitivities to wheat or soy should not consume it. Such consumers are advised to return the product to their point of purchase. The product can be identified by lot code top line 04 06 23 and bottom line A535-1.

The recalled product

Product
WFM 365 Organic Creamy Caesar, 12oz, UPC#: 99482490029, Keep Refrigerated. Bottled in USA. Distributed by: Whole Foods Market: Austin, TX Expanded recall to include the best if used by date of SEP 21 22 through JUN 06 23 and UPC Code 99482-49027
Manufacturer
Vanlaw Food Products, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • allergen-soy
  • mis-labeling

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 (2)

  • Lot Code: Top Line Code: 04 06 23
  • which is the identification code of the product

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • CO
  • FL
  • NY
  • WI