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Thousands of cases of salad dressings sold at stores across the country, including Costco Food Court and reportedly Publix, have been recalled due to possible contamination from “foreign materials.”
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that California-based Ventura Foods is recalling 3,556 cases of its products after black plastic implants were found in the ingredients of granulated onions.
The recovery began on Nov. 6, and was classified as a Class II recall on Dis. 4. This classification indicates that the affected products “may cause temporary or clinically reversible health effects or where the likelihood of serious adverse health effects is remote.”
Popular items involved include Caesar dressing sold exclusively at Costco Service Deli and Costco Food Court. On Nov. 7, Costco notified its members that it is recalling its Caesar salad and chicken sandwiches with Caesar dressing. Publix also carried some of the affected products, according to the people.
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Bottles of the Hidden Valley salad product that remain on display will be sold at the supermarket. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg/Getty Images)
Other items affected include Italian salad dressing, creamy poblano avocado ranch dressing, Ventura Caesar dressing, Pepper Mill regal Caesar dressing, Pepper Mill creamy Caesar dressing, and Hidden Valley buttermilk ranch dressing.
The FDA said seven retail locations in 42 states in 27 states were affected, including Kentucky, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Virginia, Missouri, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, North Dakota and Oregon. The company also distributes the product internationally, including at least one customer in Costa Rica.
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A customer arrives at the takeout window of a Costco Food Court in Florida. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)
Ventura Foods told FOX Business on Wednesday that one of its ingredient suppliers has recalled a batch of onion granules. Because the company used that quantity in some of its clothing, the company also issued a recall for those products.
“On November 6th, Ventura Foods began recalling a limited number of dressings containing onion powder after one of our suppliers voluntarily removed one ingredient due to possible contamination in other countries,” the company said.
“The safety of our products is a priority and will always be a priority.”
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Caesar salad with cheese and dressing. (iStock / Stock)
“When we receive notice of a recall from a supplier, we act immediately to remove all potentially affected products from the marketplace. This includes urging our customers, their distributors and retailers to review their inventory, isolate and stop further sale and distribution of any products subject to the recall.”
“We are supporting our partners through the recall process and remain focused on minimizing operational disruptions while prioritizing food safety.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Publix for more information.
