Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published December 12, 2018

Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Recall: Labeling Mislabeling Risk

Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing (15 fl oz) recalled due to possible mislabeling as 'Original Blue Cheese' instead of 'Blue Cheese'. Keep refrigerated until expiration.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1188-2019Food Fish House Dressing ›

Lower-risk recall

French Blue Cheese salad dressing may be labeled as Original Blue Cheese salad dressing.

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Recalling firmFish House Dressing, Inc.1711 2nd Ave NW · Stewartville, MN 55976-1618

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing (15 fl oz) is recalled because it may be labeled as 'Original Blue Cheese' when it's actually 'Blue Cheese'. This mislabeling could cause confusion for consumers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17984-jimmy-s-original-blue-cheese-salad-dressing-recall-labeling-mislabeling.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17984-jimmy-s-original-blue-cheese-salad-dressing-recall-labeling-mislabeling · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1188-2019

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“Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Recall: Labeling Mislabeling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17984-jimmy-s-original-blue-cheese-salad-dressing-recall-labeling-mislabeling. Based on FDA recall #F-1188-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1188-2019%22&limit=1).

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Dec. 12, 2018, that Fish House Dressing, Inc. recalled Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing because French Blue Cheese dressing may be labeled as Original Blue Cheese. The FDA said the error could pose an allergen risk to consumers.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Fish House Dressing
Product: Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing 15 Fl. Oz (443 ml)
UPC: 86824-22345
Expiration Date: 07/08/19
Quantity: 1,741 jars
Distribution: IA, MN, WI

The hazard

The recall involves French Blue Cheese salad dressing that may be labeled as Original Blue Cheese salad dressing. The FDA classified the recall as Class III.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Albertsons Salad Smoked Salmon & Feta Pasta Recall (2026-05-06), Albertsons Imitation Crab and Shrimp Salad Recall (2026-05-06), and Albertsons Ready Meals Baked Pollock 4ct Recall (2026-05-06).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 86824-22345 on the label. The product was sold before July 8, 2019, and must be kept refrigerated until expiration.

Brand
Fish House Dressing
Product
Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing 15 Fl. Oz (443 ml). UPC 86824-22345 Keep Refrigerated. Manufactured by
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Label
Look for the UPC 86824-22345 on the label to confirm it's the recalled product.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 3 states.

FDA distribution: “IA, MN, WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.

Dec 12, 2018Firm started the recall
Mar 22, 2019FDA classified it Class III
Apr 3, 2019Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dec 5, 2019FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/17984-jimmy-s-original-blue-cheese-salad-dressing-recall-labeling-mislabeling">Jimmy's Original Blue Cheese Salad Dressing Recall: Labeling Mislabeling Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1188-2019 (December 12, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1188-2019 to see it in context.
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