The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0583-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Dierbergs Creamy Red Potato Salad Recalled for Listeria Risk

Dierbergs Markets is recalling Creamy Red Potato Salad because it was made with hardboiled eggs potentially contaminated with 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 per the rubric mandates a score of at least 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in a ready-to-eat product represents a critical health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Dierbergs Markets, Inc is recalling Dierbergs Kitchen House Made Creamy Red Potato Salad. The product is packaged in 12 OZ containers (UPC 23116800000) and in bulk by pound containers (UPC 23492000000). The recall involves 2,403.75 lbs of product with use-by dates of 1/12/20 and earlier.

The recall was initiated because the firm received a notice that hardboiled eggs used to manufacture the salad were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The eggs were subsequently used to create various salad and deli products, including the affected potato salad.

The product was distributed to consumers at Dierbergs Market retail grocery stores. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dierbergs Kitchen House Made Creamy Red Potato Salad packaged in 12 OZ containers UPC 23116800000, and in bulk by pound containers UPC 23492000000
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)

  • Use by 1/12/20 and earlier

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Dierbergs Markets, Inc Corporate Office under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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