The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1366-2013·Announced 2013-05-08

Wegmans Recalls Roasted Red Pepper Dip Due to Missing Allergen Labeling

Wegmans is recalling Roasted Red Pepper Dip because some containers have incorrect labels that fail to list milk and eggs.

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: "Wegmans Foods Markets issued a Press Release on April 16, 2013 and is recalling affected units of Roasted Red Pepper Dip because some of the tubs may have an incorrect ingredient label that does not list milk and eggs."

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling 1,110 units (81 cases) of Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Net Wt 8 oz. (227g). The recall was initiated after the company issued a press release on April 16, 2013, identifying that some tubs of the product may have incorrect ingredient labels.

The specific hazard is that the affected labels do not list milk and eggs as ingredients, despite their presence in the product. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with allergies to these common allergens. The affected product is identified by UPC 77890 23286, Lot# 13081, and a best-by date of 5/17/2013.

The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Consumers who purchased this product should check their labels for the missing allergen information and stop consuming the product if the label is incorrect.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Roasted Red Pepper Dip, Net Wt 8 oz. (227g) Product is packaged in plastic containers, 12 containers per case. UPC: 77890 23286 with a best-by date of 5/17/2013. Commodity Code: 23286, Item #: DIPWG23286
Manufacturer
Wegmans Food Markets
Category
Food — Dips / Condiments
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 (2)

  • expiration date 5/17/13
  • Lot# 13081

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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