The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0963-2022·Announced 2022-04-13

Caesar Dressing in 1.5 oz Pouch Recalled for Undeclared Soy Allergen

Caesar dressing in 1.5 oz pouches manufactured by Sauer Brands Inc is being recalled due to undeclared soy. The product was distributed to institutional foodservice accounts in 14 states and poses a risk to people with soy allergies.

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 of a common allergen (soy) without reported illnesses or injuries, which meets the criterion for High severity. Undeclared allergens pose direct risk to sensitive individuals even without active illness reports.

Plain-English summary

Caesar dressing in 1.5 oz pouches manufactured by Sauer Brands Inc (New Century) is being recalled due to the presence of undeclared soy. The product contains soy, which is not listed on the label, posing a risk to individuals with soy allergies.

The affected products have lot numbers 22012SS or 22011SS with expiration/use-by dates of June 10 or June 11, 2022. The recalled product was distributed to institutional and foodservice accounts across 14 states: Louisiana, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Arizona, Mississippi, California, Colorado, Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Illinois. Approximately 2,528 cases were affected.

Consumers who have this dressing should check the lot number and expiration date on the packaging. Those with soy allergies should not consume this product and should dispose of it or contact Sauer Brands Inc or the distributor for return or disposal instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Caesar dressing in a 1.5 oz pouch
Manufacturer
Sauer Brands Inc - New Century
Hazard
  • allergen-soy

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • LA
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA