CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Ranch Seasoning recalled by Dutch-American Foods
Dutch-American Foods is recalling Natural Ranch Seasoning, distributed in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan. The recall was initiated on 7 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1299-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75979
- Recalling firm
- Dutch-American Foods, Beecher, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 23 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 1 Feb 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +47 days |
| 1 Feb 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Dutch-American foods is recalling various seasoning products and baking bases due to potential contamination of product with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Natural Ranch Seasoning, NET Wt. 50 lbs (22.73kg)
Where it was distributed
MD, MI, IL, FL
Questions about this recall
Is Natural Ranch Seasoning recalled?
Yes. Dutch-American Foods recalled Natural Ranch Seasoning on 7 Dec 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1299-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Dutch-American foods is recalling various seasoning products and baking bases due to potential contamination of product with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Batch: 195986, Lot# of Batch: 61111DA162
Where was it sold?
MD, MI, IL, FL
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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