The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1749-2022·Announced 2022-09-28

Chicken Ranch Dressing Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Max's Bakery and Kitchen is recalling Proposition Chicken Ranch Dressing due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in the IQF dill ingredient. Affected lots are #911394 182 22 and #9113394 206 22.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which carries a minimum severity of 4 per classification standards. Class I recalls indicate a hazardous substance—in this case, Listeria Monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen—that poses serious health risk.

Plain-English summary

Max's Bakery and Kitchen is recalling Proposition Chicken Ranch Dressing in 1 gallon pouch bags due to contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The contamination is present in an IQF (individually quick frozen) dill ingredient used in the product.

The recall affects Proposition Chicken Ranch Dressing with lot codes Lot #911394 182 22 (expiration 8/30/22) and Lot #9113394 206 22 (expiration 9/23/22). A total of 64 gallons were distributed to one consignee.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed this product should monitor their health. If health concerns develop, consult a healthcare provider and reference this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Proposition Chicken Ranch Dressing in 1 gallon pouch bags. Keep Refrigerated
Manufacturer
Max's Bakery and Kitchen
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.