A recall first initiated on June 9, 2025 by Gedney Foods Product, LLC, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, for 3,520 cases of dill pickles due to product and container damage remains ongoing. A defective container could lead to microbial contamination with pathogens like Clostridium botulinum, or others, that could potentially cause foodborne illness or damaged pieces of the container which have the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, or even death.
Background
The recall notice said that the damaged product was to be destroyed but was accidentally released to market.
Distribution
The recalled item was only distributed in Minnesota.
Product Details
- Gedney Whole Pickles, item 15100, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00151 8 2
- Gedney Mini Munchers Kosher Dill, item 17100, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00171 6
- Gedney Kosher Dill Babies, item 17200, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00172 3
- Gedney Dill Mini Munchers, item 17300, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00173 0
- Gedney Dill Babies, item 18400, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00184 6
- Gedney Dill Babies, item 19100, Net 16 fl oz. (1Pt)473mL. UPC 0 41660-00191 4
- Gedney Kosher Dill Babies, item 19200, Net 32 fl oz. (1Qt)946mL. UPC 0 41660-00192 1
- Gedney Dill Spears, item 19600, 24 fl oz. (1Pt 8fl oz) 710mL. UPC 0 41660- 00196
Consumer Action
Consumers should search their homes to see if they have the affected items.
As with all food health alerts and food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat or if there are no visible signs of contamination or damage
Anyone in possession of the products should not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Anyone in possession of the products should contact the place of purchase about the possibility of refunds. Otherwise, the recalled item should be disposed of immediately.
Health Risks
The recall notice did not say if there have been any reports of injuries in connection with the consumption of the impacted products.
Leading food poisoning law firm Ron Simon & Associates says that any consumer who has been exposed to a damaged product, and is experiencing injury, should contact a medical provider right away.
Food contaminated with material has the potential to cause severe harm, including choking, injury, illness, damage to teeth, gums, tongue, throat, mouth, stomach, and intestines or even death in most people. Infants, the elderly, and recent surgery patients could also be at extreme risk of serious injury.
A defective container on food products may allow for the introduction of dangerous pathogens, like Clostridium botulinum, which can cause illness. Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal form of food poisoning that can occur when the bacterium Clostridium botulinum grows and produces toxins. Symptoms of botulism can include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, difficulty speaking or swallowing, breathing problems, muscle weakness, abdominal distension, and constipation. These symptoms may appear anywhere from six hours to two weeks after consuming contaminated food.
