CLASS III Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Panera Bread Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, NET (1.25 PT) recalled
Arcobasso Foods is recalling Panera Bread Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, NET (1.25 PT), most responsible firm on the, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Jul 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2342-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74807
- Recalling firm
- Arcobasso Foods, Hazelwood, MO
- Brand
- Panera
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Jul 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 28 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Other
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 23 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 28 Sep 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
Consumer complaints of bulging bottles.
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
Panera Bread Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing, NET 20 FL OZ (1.25 PT) 591 mL, most responsible firm on the label is Panera Bread St. Louis, MO 63127 PaneraAtHome.com. Product packaged in plastic bottles and shrink wrapped as a twin pack (2 bottles together). UPC code is 018959753168 for the single bottle. The UPC code for the twin pack is 018959753175.
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide to Sam's Club only.
Stores named: Sam's Club
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Consumer complaints of bulging bottles.
Which lots are affected?
Lot numbers: 10/4/16, 10/6/16, 10/7/16, 10/8/16, 10/15/16, and 10/22/16. These are expiration dates which are also the lot numbers.
Where was it sold?
Distributed nationwide to Sam's Club only.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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