CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Elwood Fat-free Low Sodium Ranch Dressing Artificial Flavor recalled
Elwood International is recalling Elwood Fat-free Low Sodium Ranch Dressing Artificial Flavor, distributed in Illinois, Montana. The recall was initiated on 26 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-0791-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79034
- Recalling firm
- Elwood International, Copiague, NY
- Brand
- Elwood Fat-free
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jan 2018
- FDA classified
- 8 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 14 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm does not have a scheduled process on file for this product.
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
ELWOOD FAT-FREE LOW SODIUM RANCH DRESSING ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR. Single serve.
Where it was distributed
Montana, Illinois
Questions about this recall
Is Elwood Fat-free Low Sodium Ranch Dressing Artificial Flavor recalled?
Yes. Elwood International recalled Elwood Fat-free Low Sodium Ranch Dressing Artificial Flavor on 26 Jan 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0791-2018.
Why was it recalled?
The firm does not have a scheduled process on file for this product.
Which lots are affected?
All lots within expiry.
Where was it sold?
Montana, Illinois
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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