The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0845-2013·Announced 2012-12-26

Newman's Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing Recalled for Missing Milk Allergen Label

Newman's Own Inc. is recalling Lite Honey Mustard Dressing because the label failed to list milk as an allergen.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Newman's Own Inc. is recalling 6,922 cases of Newman's Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing, 16 FL.OZ (473 mL). The product was distributed nationwide. The specific lot code for the recalled items is 16 OCT 13 M.

The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with an incorrect back label that did not list the allergen milk. This labeling error poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies who may consume the product unaware of the ingredient.

Consumers with this specific lot code should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Newman's Own Lite Honey Mustard Dressing, 16 FL.OZ (473 mL)
Manufacturer
Newman'S Own Inc.
Category
Food — Salad Dressing
Hazard
Affected units
6,922

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 Code: 16 OCT 13 M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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