Ventura Foods LLC has taken significant action by recalling thousands of gallons of salad dressing after uncovering potential health risks. The company recalled 3,556 cases of various salad dressings due to the presence of foreign objects, specifically black plastic material found in the granulated onion content.
Details of the Recall
The recall was officially initiated on November 6 and was classified as a Class II recall on December 4. This classification indicates that the recalled products may cause temporary or reversible health consequences, although the risk of serious health effects remains low.
Affected Products
The recall impacts several brands of salad dressing. Below is a list of the affected items along with their SKU codes:
- Italian Salad Dressing: 1 gallon / SKU: 7 67367 00518 4
- Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip: 1 gallon / SKU: 7 34730 53243 1
- Ventura Caesar Dressing: 2,000 pounds / SKU: 00 026700 17360 8
- Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing: 1 gallon / SKU: 0 93901 72607 0
- Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing: 1 gallon / SKU: 0 93901 78134 5
- Caesar Dressing (Costco Service Deli): 23.62 pounds / SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Caesar Dressing (Costco Food Court): 32 pounds / SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch: 1 gallon / SKU: 0 26700 19192 3
A spokesperson for Hidden Valley Ranch clarified that no consumer products sold in stores are part of this recall. They noted that one professional-sized Buttermilk Ranch Dressing & Dip was recalled but was never actually distributed to consumers.
Distribution of Affected Products
The recalled salad dressings were distributed to multiple retailers, including Costco and Publix, across 42 locations. The products reached consumers in various states, as well as one location in Costa Rica. The states include:
- 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
- Oregon
Customer Recall Notice from Costco
On November 7, Costco issued a notice recalling specific items, including the Caesar Salad and Chicken Sandwich with Caesar Salad. The recall was prompted due to the possible contamination of plastic foreign material within the dressings. Customers were advised to return products with Sell By Dates between October 17, 2025, and November 9, 2025, to their local Costco for a full refund.
The recall emphasizes the importance of consumer safety and the proactive measures taken by Ventura Foods to address potential hazards in their products.
