Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

August 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

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

Recall number

F-0002-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

MCF Operating LLC

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed to a distribution center in Illinois.

Why it was recalled

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

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

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