IMPF Voluntarily Recalls Dips & Spreads because of Possible Health Risk

Bright Water Seafood, Tucker, GA is voluntarily recalling its 7 ounce packages of Buffalo Krab Dip and 7 ounce packages of Southwest Krab Dip because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled Dips & Spreads were distributed in retail stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Georgia and Virginia.

The Bright Water Buffalo Krab Dip product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic container marked with an UPC code 8 1971100001 4 and with an expiration date of 12/21/2010 stamped on the side. The Bright Water Southwest Krab Dip comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic container marked with an UPC code 8 1971100002 1 and with an expiration date of 12/29/2010 stamped on the side.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 7 ounce container.

The production of the product has been suspended while the Company, GA Department of Agriculture and US FDA continue to investigate the source of the problem.

Consumers who have purchased 7 ounce packages of Buffalo Krab Dip or Southwest Krab Dip are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 678-373-0989 or 678-373-4564 between 9 am – 5 pm.

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Ventura Foods, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Seven Varieties of Its Dean's® Dip Products As A Precautionary Measure

Ventura Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling seven of its Dean's® Dip products, with specific production dates, because a flavor enhancer may be contaminated with salmonella.

The flavor enhancer is made by an ingredient supplier, Basic Food Flavors, Inc., in Las Vegas. This is the same ingredient linked to the Food & Drug Administration's recall announcement Thursday.

"There have been absolutely no reports of illness associated with any Dean's Dip products, and we intend to keep it that way," said Chris Furman, President & CEO of Ventura Foods. "We decided to issue our own recall purely as a precautionary measure because consumer safety is our No. 1 priority."

Ventura Foods is advising consumers not to eat any of the recalled Dean’s Dip products. Consumers should dispose of or return the recalled products to the store where they bought them for a full refund. Consumers can call (800) 339-1957 for more information about the recall, or visit www.fda.gov2 or www.deansdip.com.3

Dean's Dip is a registered mark used by Ventura Foods and licensed from Dean Intellectual Property Services, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company. This recall only affects Dean's Dip products which are manufactured by Ventura Foods. It does not affect any Dean Foods products, including dairy products carrying the Dean's® brand.

The voluntary recall involves a flavor enhancer called hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), which is used to make Dean’s Creamy Taco Dip. The other six Dean’s Dip products were manufactured on the same equipment, at about the same time, so they’re being recalled as well. There is no evidence of salmonella in any Dean’s Dip product or in any other Ventura Foods products.

Ventura Foods is working closely with the FDA, as well as with state and local authorities and retailers, to administer the recall.

The Dean's Dip recall impacts only the products listed below with the specific UPC code and "Sell By" dates. This recall does not affect any other Dean's Dip products or other Ventura Foods Brands.

Dean’s 8 oz. Creamy Taco Dip (UPC 026700-12910-0)

Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1545 17-536, APR 29 10 0120 17-536, JUN 02 10 1849 17-536

Dean’s 16 oz. Green Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12919-3)

Sell By Date: APR 30 10 1141 17-536

Dean’s 16 oz. Ranch Dip (UPC 026700-12916-2)

Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 2020 17-536, MAR 28 10 0600 17-536

Dean’s 12 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12912-4)

Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0255 17-536, MAR 29 10 0608 17-536

Dean’s 18 oz. Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32600-4)

Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 2131 17-536, MAR 30 10 1014 17-536

Dean’s 12 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-12913-1)

Sell By Dates: MAR 29 10 0113 17-536, MAR 30 10 0600 17-536

Dean’s 18 oz. Zesty Guacamole Dip (UPC 026700-32601-1)

Sell By Date: MAR 29 10 2330 17-536

Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion Dip (UPC 026700-12903-2)

Sell By Dates: APR 29 10 0335 17-536, APR 30 10 0602 17-536

Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion Dip (026700-12915-5)

Sell By Dates: MAR 28 10 0647 17-536, APR 30 10 1254 17-536, MAY 01 10 0600 17-536, MAY 02 10 0600 17-536, JUN 02 10 2218 17-536, JUN 03 10 0607 17-536

Dean’s 8 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12908-7)

Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1701 17-536, APR 29 10 0220 17-536

Dean’s 16 oz. French Onion w/Bacon Dip (UPC 026700-12917-9)

Sell By Dates: MAR 27 10 1826 17-536, JUN 02 10 2010 17-536

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain).

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