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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0342-2019/FDA enforcement
Cfs West Holdings INC·Food·Oct 2, 2018

Houlihan's Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing Potentially Labeled as Horseradish Sauce, 1 Gal…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    A complaint received from a customer that a case of Creamy Ranch with Garlic was mislabeled as Horseradish Sauce. The ranch dressing contains the major food allergen of milk…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, IL, MD, MOMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameCfs West Holdings INC
Recalling firmCfs West Holdings INCNew Century, KS, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 18221SS, 2018-12-07
Distribution area
INILMDMO

Distributed to distributors in IL, MD, and MO.

United States

Quantity affected293 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 7, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0342-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Cfs West Holdings INC initiated this food recall on October 2, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: A complaint received from a customer that a case of Creamy Ranch with Garlic was mislabeled as Horseradish Sauce. The ranch dressing contains the major food allergen of milk which is not declared on the label for the horseradish sauce. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to distributors in IL, MD, and MO.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A complaint received from a customer that a case of Creamy Ranch with Garlic was mislabeled as Horseradish Sauce. The ranch dressing contains the major food allergen of milk which is not declared on the label for the horseradish sauce.

Houlihan's Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing Potentially Labeled as Horseradish Sauce, 1 Gal… was made or distributed by Cfs West Holdings INC in New Century, KS, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0342-2019, dated November 7, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Houlihan's Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing Potentially Labeled as Horseradish Sauce, 1 Gal… recall?

Cfs West Holdings INC recalled Houlihan's Creamy Garlic Ranch Dressing Potentially Labeled as Horseradish Sauce, 1 Gal… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0342-2019. A complaint received from a customer that a case of Creamy Ranch with Garlic was mislabeled as Horseradish Sauce. The ranch dressing contains the major food allergen of milk…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Cfs West Holdings INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0342-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.