The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2063-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Jardine Foods Recalls Queso Loco Dip Due to Undeclared Wheat

Jardine Foods is recalling 14,200 jars of Queso Loco dip because it contains undeclared wheat. The product was distributed in Texas and Canada.

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 on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jardine Foods, Inc. is recalling 14,200 jars of DL Jardines Queso Loco (Item#R5230) cheese salsa and dip. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared wheat in the product. The affected jars are labeled as "Special Edition D. L. Jardine's Texas Ranch Recipes Queso Loco Cheese Salsa & Dip; Medium; NET WT. 16 OZ (453g)."

The recall was initiated because a supplier inadvertently used a wheat product instead of whey when preparing the cheese premix for the recalling firm. This error resulted in wheat being present in the final product without it being listed on the label. The affected lot codes are R-261-13, S-261-13, Q-261-13, H-331-13, N-274-13, F-031-14, G-031-14, and N-017-14.

The product was distributed in Texas and Canada. Consumers with this product should check the label for the specific lot codes listed above. If the product matches the description and lot codes, consumers should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DL Jardines Queso Loco (Item#R5230) ; Label: Special Edition D. L. Jardine's Texas Ranch Recipes Queso Loco Cheese Salsa & Dip; Medium; NET WT. 16 OZ (453g); Jardine Foods, Inc.; #1 Chisolm Trail, Buda, Texas 78610; Product of U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Jardine Foods Inc
Affected units
14,200

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 (8)

  • Lot Codes R-261-13
  • S-261-13
  • Q-261-13
  • H-331-13
  • N-274-13
  • F-031-14
  • G-031-14
  • N-017-14

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Jardine Foods Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →