The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-3457-2017·Announced 2017-08-30

Taylor Farms Coleslaw Kit Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Taylor Farms is recalling Creamy Homestyle Coleslaw Kits because the dressing packets contain milk, which is not declared on the product labeling.

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: "One production lot of Creamy Homestyle Coleslaw kit was inadvertently packed with organic dressing packet which contains egg and milk. Only egg is declared on product labeling."

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is recalling one production lot of Creamy Homestyle Coleslaw Kits. The recall involves 293 cases of the product, which includes green cabbage, carrots, red cabbage, and a creamy coleslaw dressing. The specific lot code is TFRS212A07C, and the best if used by date is 08-16-2017.

The recall was initiated because the coleslaw kits were inadvertently packed with organic dressing packets that contain both egg and milk. While egg is declared on the product labeling, milk is not. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies.

The product was distributed in California, West Virginia, and Florida. The five cases shipped to West Virginia and Florida were determined to still be intact prior to the issuance of the press release. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot code and best if used by date. If the product matches the recalled lot, consumers should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Taylor Farms Creamy Homestyle Coleslaw Kit, dressing included. Green Cabbage, Carrots, Red Cabbage and Creamy coleslaw dressing. Triple washed and ready to enjoy. Salad Net. WT. 11.5 oz. , Dressing NET WT. 3. FL. oz. UPC: 030223040637
Manufacturer
Taylor Farms Retail, Inc.
Category
Food — Salads / Ready-to-Eat
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 (2)

  • lot code: TFRS212A07C
  • Best if Used by: 08-16-2017.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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