LaRosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing, 1.5oz plastic packet. Labeled in part, "INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Red Wine (preserved with Sulfites)***Packed for LaRosa's Inc, Cincinnati, OH 45238" UPC 0 70200 80109
Recalled by T. Marzetti Company on Feb 12, 2015
Recall Summary
T. Marzetti Company recalled LaRosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing, 1.5oz plastic packet. Labeled in part, " in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Feb 12, 2015.
The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "The firm was notified by their customer that the ingredient statement on their packets of LaRosa Creamy Garlic Dressing and LaRosa Italian Dressing were switched. Therefore, rendering them to be misbranded due to undeclared Allergens of Milk, Egg and/or Sulfites." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product was shipped to KY, IN & OH." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Columbus, OH. The recall covers 732cs/60/1,5 oz packets of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 11, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
The firm was notified by their customer that the ingredient statement on their packets of LaRosa Creamy Garlic Dressing and LaRosa Italian Dressing were switched. Therefore, rendering them to be misbranded due to undeclared Allergens of Milk, Egg and/or Sulfites.
Product Description
LaRosa's Creamy Garlic Dressing, 1.5oz plastic packet. Labeled in part, "INGREDIENTS: Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Red Wine (preserved with Sulfites)***Packed for LaRosa's Inc, Cincinnati, OH 45238" UPC 0 70200 80109
Distribution
Product was shipped to KY, IN & OH.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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