Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing — Class I food recall F-0002-2016
Terminated recall by MCF Operating LLC, reported 2015-11-04, distributed in IL. The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it
| Recall number | F-0002-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | MCF Operating LLC, Ankeny, IA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-08-20 |
| Classified | 2015-10-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-11-04 |
| Terminated | 2015-12-16 |
| Distributed | IL |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Lot numbers | 16JN05, CL2235 |
Product
Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing, One Gallon (128 fl oz) 3.70 L
Reason for recall
The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
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