CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cedar's Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki recalled

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods is recalling Cedar's Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki, distributed in Connecticut, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC 099482481643; Sell By Date: SEP 20, 2020

Quantity recalled3426 units

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-1539-2020
FDA event ID: 86286
Recalling firm: Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Ward Hill, MA
Brand: Cedar's
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Aug 2020
FDA classified: 22 Sep 2020
Reported: 30 Sep 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Dips & Spreads

Timeline

21 Aug 2020	Recall initiated by company
22 Sep 2020	Classified by FDA	+32 days
30 Sep 2020	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared Food Starch, Gelatin and Natamycin.

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cedar's Cucumber Garlic Dill Tzatziki, 12 oz packaged in clear plastic tubs; Made with GREEK YOGURT; INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED NONFAT MILK, CULTURED PASTEURIZED CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, STABILIZER (TAPIOCA STARCH, AGAR-AGAR, PECTIN), CUCUMBER, GARLIC, SEA SALT, ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, DILL

Where it was distributed

CT,FL,NY, PA & SC

Connecticut Florida New York Pennsylvania South Carolina

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product contains undeclared Food Starch, Gelatin and Natamycin.

Which lots are affected?

UPC 099482481643; Sell By Date: SEP 20, 2020

Where was it sold?

CT,FL,NY, PA & SC

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.

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