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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0469-2021/FDA enforcement
Richelieu Foods, INC.·Food·Mar 29, 2021

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, Packaged in 16 OZ Bottles, Dist

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    An incorrect label was applied to the back of ranch dressing bottles. The incorrect label contained the ingredient information for zesty Italian dressing which fails to disclose…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, AR, IA, IL +11 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRichelieu Foods, INC.
Recalling firmRichelieu Foods, INC.Grundy Center, IA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Dec 22 21, JAN 04 22, FEB 02 22, FEB 18 22
Distribution area
INARIAILKSMIMNMONCNDNEOKSDVAWI

Distributed to Aldi distribution centers and stores in AR, IA, IL, KS MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SD, VA, and WI

United States

Quantity affected16, 148 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 5, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0469-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Richelieu Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on March 29, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: An incorrect label was applied to the back of ranch dressing bottles. The incorrect label contained the ingredient information for zesty Italian dressing which fails to disclose the presence of milk and egg present in the product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to Aldi distribution centers and stores in AR, IA, IL, KS MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OK, SD, VA, and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: An incorrect label was applied to the back of ranch dressing bottles. The incorrect label contained the ingredient information for zesty Italian dressing which fails to disclose the presence of milk and egg present in the product.

Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, Packaged in 16 OZ Bottles, Dist was made or distributed by Richelieu Foods, INC. in Grundy Center, IA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0469-2021, dated May 5, 2021.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 egg

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with an egg 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 egg allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have an egg 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 Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, Packaged in 16 OZ Bottles, Dist recall?

Richelieu Foods, INC. recalled Tuscan Garden Ranch Dressing, Packaged in 16 OZ Bottles, Dist in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0469-2021. An incorrect label was applied to the back of ranch dressing bottles. The incorrect label contained the ingredient information for zesty Italian dressing which fails to disclose…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have an egg 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 Richelieu 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-0469-2021. 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.