The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2222-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Dollywood Cajun Mix Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Rucker's Makin Batch Candies is recalling Dollywood Cajun Mix because it is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen, and the presence of a Class I designation for a foodborne pathogen typically indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences, aligning with the Critical severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Rucker's Makin Batch Candies, Inc. is recalling 389 bags of Dollywood Cajun Mix. The product is packaged in a clear 9-ounce plastic bag with a grey sticker label reading "Dollywood Candy Kitchen" and has the UPC code 4 9000 503302. The best-by codes range from 1/23/2016 to 11/11/16.

The recall was initiated because the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the supplier, SunOpta. The firm shipped the product to one retail facility: Dollywood Theme Park in Sevierville, Tennessee. No foreign consignees are involved.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
Dollywood Cajun Mix packaged in a clear 9 ounce plastic bag with grey sticker label reading in part "Dollywood Candy Kitchen". UPC code 4 9000 503302
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 (1)

  • best by codes ranging 1/23/2016 to 11/11/16

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Rucker's Makin Batch Candies, Inc.

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