FDA issues recall for thousands of gallons of salad dressings and condiments
- Lori Lee WGOLV
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you've bought salad dressing or sauces lately, you might want to check your fridge due to a critical recall.
On November 6, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for thousands of gallons of dressings and condiments made by Ventura Foods LLC.
On December 4, the FDA upgraded the notice to a Class II recall, highlighting the necessity of removing these products from store shelves and your kitchen.
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Here are some things you need to know -
What dressings and sauces are being recalled?
The updated recall includes several products by Ventura Foods LLC, including the following dressings and sauces:
Caesar Dressing (Costco Food Court) — 32 lb
Caesar Dressing (Costco Service Deli) — 23.62 lb
Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip — 1 gallon
Hidden Valley, Buttermilk Ranch — 1 gallon
Italian Salad Dressing — 1 gallon
Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing — 1 gallon
Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing — 1 gallon
Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce — 12 lb
Ventura Caesar Dressing — 2,000 lb
Costco also recalled two prepared products - the Caesar Salad and the Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad - both of which included the recalled dressing and have now expired. Both items had sell-by dates ranging from Oct. 17 to Nov. 9.
What prompted the salad dressing recall?
According to both the FDA and Costco, the affected sauces and dressings may contain "plastic foreign material," prompting the voluntary recall.
Where were they distributed?
According to the announcement, they were likely distributed to delis, cafeterias, and similar operations since many of the items were produced in large food-service quantities.
The products were distributed across 27 states:
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
What does a Class II recall mean?
According to the FDA, a Class II recall is its second-highest category, defining it as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
What should I do if you purchased these products?
While the FDA did not give detailed guidance on actions to take if you bought any of these products, it is advisable not to consume them and to reach out to the place of purchase for refund instructions.
Costco added that customers should stop eating the product and return the item to their local Costco for a full refund.
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