The FDA recently recalled a popular dipping sauce

Mold alert

On October 4, 2024, Lunds & Byerlys issued an urgent recall of its Lone Star Dip due to a possible mold infection, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If you have this savory dip in your fridge, you might want to take a closer look.

What's going on with the dip recall?

The Minnesota-based grocery chain has voluntarily recalled 500 containers of its Lone Star Dip due to possible mold problems. According to the FDA, the affected containers were sold at Lunds & Byerlys in the Twin Cities area and nearby locations.

Why is this decline being recalled?

The dip is being pulled from shelves after store employees discovered signs of mold in some Lone Star containers and reported it to the company's quality assurance team.

What is the Lone Star Dip?

The recalled product is an $8.99 dip made with cream cheese, salsa, tarragon and fresh lemon juice. According to the company's website, it's the perfect complement to your favorite sandwich, wrap or tortilla chips – as long as there is no mold on it.

How to tell if your dip is being recalled?

The moldy dips come in 12-ounce containers with a Universal Product Code (UPC) of 18169-74197 and a best-by date of October 15th and 17th.

What should you do if you have it?

If you purchased the recalled Lone Star Dip, it's best to get rid of it or bring it back to a Lunds & Byerlys store for a full refund – no receipt required. If you have any questions you can call them at 952-548-1400.

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