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Sunday, April 10, 2022

Creamy Caesar Dressing Recalled for Undeclared Allergens After Wrong Back Label Applied

Van Law Food Products Inc of Fullerton, California is issuing a voluntary recall of Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it may contain undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens.  The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soy and Wheat allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in Van Law Food Product’s labeling and packaging processes.    In this case, based upon the pictures posted on the FDA website, the wrong back label was applied...while the front label states Creamy Caesar, the back label is for Chunky Blue Cheese.   A difficulty may be that the product title back label has very small lettering placed near the bottom of the label.



https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/van-law-food-products-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-and-wheat-product
Van Law Food Products, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy and Wheat in Product
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  April 06, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  April 07, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared soy and wheat
Company Name:  Van Law Food Products, Inc.
Brand Name:  Whole Foods Market 365
Product Description:  Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing

Company Announcement

Van Law Food Products Inc of Fullerton, California is issuing a voluntary recall of Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing because it may contain undeclared Soy and Wheat allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing, with UPC code 99482-49028 is packed in 12oz glass bottles with a Best by date of 11/17/22 and was distributed in the states of Arkansas, Connecticut, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, and New Hampshire.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soy and Wheat allergen. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in Van Law Food Product’s labeling and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing, with UPC code 99482-49028 12oz glass bottles with a Best by date of 11/17/22 should discard the product and may seek a refund at the point of sale with receipt. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (714)578-3134 Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

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