The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1462-2023·Announced 2023-09-06

Multiple Dressings and Dips Recalled for Improper Temperature Storage

C & S Wholesale Grocers recalled multiple brands of dressings and dips sold at Stop & Shop stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Products were not held at appropriate temperatures and may pose a contamination risk.

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: Perishable food products that are not properly temperature-controlled pose a risk of microbial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This falls under the rubric category of 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High severity.

Plain-English summary

C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc. is recalling approximately 29,469 cases of perishable food products sold at Stop & Shop stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The recalled items include multiple brands of salad dressings, vegetable dips, guacamole, and salsas from brands such as Bolthouse, Marzetti, Maries, Panera, Wholly Guacamole, Mitchell's, and Calavo.

The recall was initiated because these products were not held at appropriate temperatures during storage or distribution. Proper temperature control is essential for perishable food products to maintain safety and prevent potential contamination.

Consumers who purchased any of the recalled products should not consume them. Consumers can identify affected products by checking the specific unit UPCs listed in the FDA recall notice (F-1462-2023). Affected products should either be discarded or returned to the store where they were purchased.

The recalled product

Product
The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Bolthouse Avocado Goddess Dressing Bolthouse Blue Cheese Dressing Bolthouse Caesar Dressing Bolthouse Cucumber Ranch Dressing Marzetti Light Ranch Veg Dip Marzetti French Onion Veg Dip Marzetti
Manufacturer
C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
Hazard
  • improper-temperature
  • contamination-risk

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CT
  • NJ
  • NY