CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Blue Ridge Farms Cole Slaw Dressing recalled

Winter Gardens Quality Foods is recalling Blue Ridge Farms Cole Slaw Dressing, distributed in Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUse By: 03/26/16; Lot # 438

Quantity recalled20/10 lb. tubs

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1058-2016
FDA event ID: 73562
Recalling firm: Winter Gardens Quality Foods, New Oxford, PA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 8 Apr 2016
Reported: 20 Apr 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

15 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
8 Apr 2016	Classified by FDA	+53 days
20 Apr 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The supplier of the salad oil used in the above product(s) has voluntarily recalled this raw material due to the potential presence of foreign material. Winter Gardens is continuing this voluntary recall through the supply chain.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Blue Ridge Farms Cole Slaw Dressing; 23105; Net Weight: 1 X 10 lbs.; Keep Refrigerated; Use By: 03/26/16; Lot # 438; Packed by Winter Gardens Quality Foods, Inc, New Oxford, PA 17350

Where it was distributed

MD NC NJ NY PA VA

Maryland North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Use By: 03/26/16; Lot # 438

Where was it sold?

MD NC NJ NY PA VA

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

9 other products · FDA event 73562

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Blue Ridge Farms Macaroni Salad recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Macaroni Salad recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Potato Salad recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Supreme Tuna Salad recalled	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Edamame In Oil recalled by Winter Gardens Quality FoodsEdamame	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Seafood Salad recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Vinegar & Oil Cole Slaw recalled	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Shrimp Salad recalled by Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Krab Salad;09328 recalled	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states
20 Apr 2016	CLASS II	Blue Ridge Farms Lemon Seafood Salad recalled	Winter Gardens Quality Foods	Foreign Material	6 states

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