Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Recalled for Potential Metal Fragment Contamination
The Clorox Company is recalling Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch due to potential metal fragment contamination in the buttermilk ingredient.
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 a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Clorox Company is recalling 18 cases of Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch. The product consists of 2.5-ounce canisters containing crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits, and a blend of buttermilk and spices. The specific canister lot codes are CBG1 NOV27 2012 and DBG1 NOV27 2012, and the case lot code is G12152.
The recall was initiated because the cultured nonfat buttermilk ingredient used in the production of the Salad Crispins was recalled by its supplier. This supplier recall was due to potential metal fragment contamination associated with the lactic acid used in the production of the buttermilk ingredient.
The affected product was distributed in Michigan. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot codes listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hidden Valley Salad Crispins Original Ranch; crisp mini-croutons, crunchy carrot bits and a blend of buttermilk and spices; Net Wt. 2.5 Oz. canister, 12 canisters per case; UPC 10071100 008347
- Manufacturer
- Clorox Co (The)
- Category
- Food — Salad Toppings
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18
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)
- Canister lot code: CBG1 NOV27 2012 and DBG1 NOV27 2012
- Case lot code: G12152
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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