Wed Dec 17 16:50:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
Ventura Foods LLC has recalled over 3,500 cases of salad dressings distributed to retailers like Costco and Publix due to the presence of black plastic planting material found in the granulated onion ingredient. The recall, classified as Class II, affects several brands. Costco issued a recall notice for specific Caesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich products with Sell By Dates between 10/17/25 and 11/9/25. No Hidden Valley Ranch products sold directly to consumers are included, only a professional one-gallon size intended for food service.
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Salad Dressing Recall Issued Over Plastic Contamination Concerns at Costco, Publix
Nationwide – Thousands of cases of salad dressing manufactured by Ventura Foods LLC have been recalled from major retailers like Costco and Publix due to the discovery of black plastic planting material in a key ingredient.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as Class II, indicating a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The contamination was found in granulated onion used in the dressings.
Costco has issued a specific recall notice to its members for Caesar Salad (Item #19927) and Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad (Item #11444) with “Sell By” dates between October 17, 2025, and November 9, 2025. Customers who have purchased these items are advised to stop eating them and return them to their local Costco for a full refund.
Ventura Foods distributed the affected dressings to retailers across 42 states and one customer in Costa Rica. While several brands are affected, Hidden Valley Ranch clarified that only a professional, one-gallon size of their Original Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip intended for food service is included in the recall and that no consumer-sold Hidden Valley Ranch products are affected.
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