CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad recalled

Dawn's Foods is recalling Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad, distributed in Florida. The recall was initiated on 8 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpiration Date: 3/13/16

Quantity recalled720 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-0750-2016
FDA event ID: 73278
Recalling firm: Dawn's Foods, Portage, WI
Brand: Dawn's Deluxe
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 15 Mar 2016
Reported: 23 Mar 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Salad Kits

Timeline

8 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
15 Mar 2016	Classified by FDA	+36 days
23 Mar 2016	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

Dawn's Foods is recalling Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad and Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad due to mis-labeling and potential undeclared milk, wheat and soy. Some containers labeled as Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad, which contains soy and wheat. Some containers of Dawn's Deviled Egg Potato Salad may inadvertently contain Dawn's Deluxe Macaroni

Product as listed by the FDA

Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad, Net Wt. 15 oz. (425g), UPC 32345-10015. Keep Refrigerated.

Where it was distributed

Florida

Questions about this recall

Is Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad recalled?

Yes. Dawn's Foods recalled Dawn's Deluxe Potato Salad on 8 Feb 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0750-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Expiration Date: 3/13/16

Where was it sold?

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 21 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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