WOOD FARMS Ranch Dressing Recall: Salmonella Risk in Dried Buttermilk
WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing (EX418) recalled due to Salmonella contamination from dried buttermilk used in spice blends. Consumers should check lot numbers and stop using if purchased between June 2018 and October 2018.
Lower-risk recall
Spice blends were manufactured using dried buttermilk which was subsequently recalled due to positive Salmonella results on environmental sampling.
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What happened, in plain English
WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing with lot numbers from #16154141 to #16328129 (best by dates June 2018 to November 2018) has been recalled because it was made with dried buttermilk that tested positive for Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22517-wood-farms-ranch-dressing-recall-salmonella-risk-in-dried-buttermilk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22517-wood-farms-ranch-dressing-recall-salmonella-risk-in-dried-buttermilk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1271-2017
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“WOOD FARMS Ranch Dressing Recall: Salmonella Risk in Dried Buttermilk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22517-wood-farms-ranch-dressing-recall-salmonella-risk-in-dried-buttermilk. Based on FDA recall #F-1271-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1271-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The dressing was made using dried buttermilk that tested positive for Salmonella bacteria during environmental sampling. Salmonella can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing with lot numbers #16154141 to #16328129 between June 2018 and November 2018 are affected. Those who have consumed the product are at risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot numbers on the product label: #16154141 to #16328129. The best by dates range from June 2, 2018 to November 28, 2018. The product is labeled as WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing, EX418, 6.4 oz.
- Brand
WOOD FARMS- Product
WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing, EX418, NET WT: 6.4 oz, UPC 9172850097- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
AL and SC
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1270-2017 | Tupperware, Southwest Chipotle Seasoning, Assaisonnement Chipotle du sud-ouest, NET WT. 2.0 OZ. (56g); Lot# 16189305 Best By: 07/07/2018 | 115 cases of 84 units |
| F-1271-2017 | WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing, EX418, NET WT: 6.4 oz, UPC 9172850097; Lot Numbers: #16154141 Best By: 06/02/2018; 16175149 Best By: 06/23/2018; 16203143 Best By: 07/21/2018; 16245128 Best By: 09/01/2018; 16294119 Best By: 10/20/2018; 16300120 Best By: 10/26/2018; 16328129 Best By: 11/28/2018 | 144 cases of 12 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot numbers #16154141 to #16328129 on the WOOD FARMS Ranch dressing label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Alabama and South Carolina.
FDA distribution: “AL and SC” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, South Carolina.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall is for food safety concerns related to Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning but does not pose a risk of serious injury or death in normal use.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1271-2017 (December 21, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1271-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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