The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2939-2015·Announced 2015-08-12

Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing Recalled for Undeclared Eggs

Pinnacle Foods is recalling Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing because it contains undeclared eggs, posing a risk to consumers with egg allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Wishbone Salad Ranch Dressing contains undeclared eggs."

Plain-English summary

Pinnacle Foods, LLC is recalling 8,678 cases of Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing, 24 oz. net weight, due to the presence of undeclared eggs. The product is distributed by Pinnacle Foods Group USA LLC in Cherry Hill, NJ, and carries the UPC 0-41321-00661-6.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains an undeclared major allergen. This poses a significant risk of allergic reaction for consumers with egg allergies. The affected product has a code of FEB 17 16.

The recalled product was distributed in the following states: PA, TX, NJ, GA, CA, OH, OR, IN, AZ, MS, NC, AL, MI, SC, UT, WA, VA, FL, LA, NY, OK, KS, WI, KY, IL, DE, CO, AR, MD, and NH. Consumers with egg allergies should not consume the product. Those who have purchased the item should check their pantry for the specific UPC and code listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing Net. Wt. 24 oz. Distributed by Pinnacle Foods Group USA LLC Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-3620 UPC 0-41321-00661-6
Affected units
8,678

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)

  • FEB 17 16

Distribution

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