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Pickles Recall Update As FDA Issues Risk Warning
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A recall of several varieties of pickles because of container damage has been classified as having a potentially significant level of risk to consumers in Minnesota by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The reason for the recall last month of Gedney Foods Company's branded pickles was because products "were slated for disposal due to product and container damage, but were inadvertently sold," according to FDA reports.
The recall was classified on Tuesday as a Class II, out of the three possible classes indicating the level of risk to consumers.
Newsweek has contacted Gedney Foods Company outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
Why It Matters
The classification suggests that use of these products may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, but that the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
If products are not packaged or sealed properly, it runs the risk that a product's expiration date is no longer accurate, and that the product could become contaminated.
Maintaining packaging standards is important as it can make consumers feel more assured that companies have followed regulatory guidance more closely, and ensured their products are properly manufactured and controlled - particularly when concerns about food recalls are high in the U.S.
File photo: pickles in a jar.
File photo: pickles in a To Know
The recall was initiated by Gedney Foods Company on June 9, and the FDA released its classification on July 24.
The recalled products include:
Gedney Ghost Pepper LIL Pickles, sized Net 24 fl oz, item number 75802, UPC 0 41660-00758 9, Lot Code 4283
Gedney's Zinger Pickle products, with sizes of Net 24 fl oz:
Zinger Chips, item number 18800, UPC 0 41660-00188 4
Zingers Dill Babies, item number 18600, UPC 0 41660-00186 0, Lot Codes 4218 and 4269
Gedney's Dill Pickle products, in various sizes between Net 16 fl oz and Net 32 fl oz, with the majority of products Net 32 fl oz:
Gedney Whole Pickles, item number 15100, UPC 0 41660-00151 8
Gedney Mini Munchers Kosher Dill, item number 17100, UPC 0 41660-00171 6
Gedney Kosher Dill Babies, item number 17200, UPC 0 41660-00172 3
Gedney Dill Mini Munchers, item number 17300, UPC 0 41660-00173 0
Gedney Dill Babies, item number 18400, UPC 0 41660-00184 6
Gedney Dill Babies, item number 19100, UPC 0 41660-00191 4
Gedney Kosher Dill Babies, item number 19200, UPC 0 41660-00192 1
Gedney Dill Spears, item number 19600, UPC 0 41660- 00196 9
Production and expiration dates of the products were not listed on the FDA's recall notices.
With 3,520 cases, and 12 jars per case, involved in each recall, there is a significant number of products involved - all of which were distributed to consumers in Minnesota.
All products were manufactured in Mexico and distributed by Burnsville-based Gedney Foods Company.
The recall remains ongoing as of July 25, 2025, and no termination date has been set.
What People Are Saying
The FDA said on its website: "Food manufacturers are responsible for marketing safe foods. Ingredients added directly to food and substances that come into contact with food are generally held to the same safety standard—there must be a reasonable certainty of no harm under the conditions of its intended use."
What Happens Next
The FDA recommends that consumers in Minnesota who purchased the recalled Gedney Food Company pickle products check lot numbers against the FDA database and immediately stop consuming these products if affected.
Damaged packaging can increase contamination risk, and even foods that appear safe may pose health hazards. Consumers should follow store return instructions or dispose of the affected items.
