The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0721-2014·Announced 2013-12-18

Dawn's Vidalia Onion Dip Recalled for Undeclared Egg Allergen

Dawn's Foods is recalling Vidalia Onion Dip because it contains undeclared egg, a major food allergen.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Dawn's Foods is recalling Vandellia Onion Dip due to undeclared egg."

Plain-English summary

Dawn's Foods, Inc. is recalling Dawn's Vidalia Onion Dip, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg), due to the presence of undeclared egg. The recall involves 189 cases, with each case containing two 5 lb containers. The affected products have Use By dates ranging from 11/27/13 to 1/15/14.

The recall was initiated because the product contains egg, which is not listed on the label. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with egg allergies. The product was distributed only in Wisconsin.

Consumers with egg allergies should not consume this product. Those who have purchased the affected items should check their Use By dates and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dawn's Vidalia Onion Dip, Net Wt. 5 lbs. (2.27 kg)
Manufacturer
Dawn's Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
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: 11/27/13 - 1/15/14

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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