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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0221-2014/FDA enforcement
Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.·Food·Nov 3, 2013

Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Report of mislabeled Caesar Salads with a use by date of 11/3/13 due to undeclared allergens of soy, fish and wheat on the ingredient and allergen statement.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGhiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.
Recalling firmGhiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.Vallejo, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 32830110 - USE BY 11/3 - UPC 0005 1613
Distribution area
CANV

Northern CA and NV (Reno and Carson City)

United States

Quantity affected709 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 27, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0221-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. initiated this food recall on November 3, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Report of mislabeled Caesar Salads with a use by date of 11/3/13 due to undeclared allergens of soy, fish and wheat on the ingredient and allergen statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Northern CA and NV (Reno and Carson City).

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Report of mislabeled Caesar Salads with a use by date of 11/3/13 due to undeclared allergens of soy, fish and wheat on the ingredient and allergen statement.

Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing was made or distributed by Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. in Vallejo, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0221-2014, dated November 27, 2013.

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 fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish 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 fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish 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 Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing recall?

Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC. recalled Trader Giotto's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0221-2014. Report of mislabeled Caesar Salads with a use by date of 11/3/13 due to undeclared allergens of soy, fish and wheat on the ingredient and allergen statement.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared fish exposure?

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

How quickly can Undeclared fish symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Undeclared fish?

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

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 fish 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.

How do I get a refund from Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods INC.?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0221-2014 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Ghiringhelli Specialty Foods 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-0221-2014. 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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