Key Takeaway

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L by MCF Operating LLC was recalled on August 20, 2015. The hazard: The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytoge...

FDA Food Class I Terminated

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L

Recalled: August 20, 2015 ~1,384/2/1 and 1,793/4/1 gallon/containers/cases units affected F-0002-2016

Description

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L

Hazard / Reason

The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L

Food

Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L

Food

Company Information

MCF Operating LLC

Ankeny, IA, United States

View all 1 recalls by MCF Operating LLC →

Distribution

Product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.

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