Hellmann's recalls Zesty Italian Dress: Listeria monocytogenes found in one-gallon dressing. Stop using if you have this lot number.
The firm manufactured salad dressing using romano cheese that they later learned was being recalled because it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes
Hellmann's is recalling one-gallon Zesty Italian Dressing due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. This contamination occurred in the salad dressing during production.
Anyone who purchased Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing with lot number CL2235 (best by 16JN05) is affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly people are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for the lot number CL2235 on the label with a best by date of 16JN05 (June 16, 2024). The product is a one-gallon (128 fl oz) bottle of Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing.
Immediately stop using the recalled dressing if you have it.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume it.
Look for the lot number CL2235 with a best by date of 16JN05 on the label of the one-gallon Hellmann's Zesty Italian Dressing.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hellmann's to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0002-2016 — Hellmann's Hellmann's Hello, I own a Hellmann's that is covered by recall F-0002-2016 from Hellmann's. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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