ReadyPac Foods with operations in New Jersey and Georgia is recalling 111 tons of ready-to-eat salads.  This action is required following disclosure that a salad dressing supplied by Litehouse Inc. included anchovies that are recognized as an allergen and were not declared on the label.

Recalled salads were produced from August 27th through September 19th and were distributed widely under both national and house brands.

The contribution of diverse manufacturers to processed foods illustrates interdependency. A defect with one ingredient or component can result in an extensive recall whether caused by contamination, allergens or pathogens.