CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 Dec 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Italian Salad Dressing recalled by Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods is recalling Italian Salad Dressing, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Nov 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0235-2026
- FDA event ID
- 97955
- Recalling firm
- Ventura Foods, Irvine, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Nov 2025
- FDA classified
- 4 Dec 2025
- Reported
- 10 Dec 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 10 Dec 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Italian Salad Dressing; Net 1 GAL (3.78L) SKU: 7 67367 00518 4 Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip; Net Contents 1 GAL93.78L) SKU: 7 34730 53243 1 Ventura Caesar Dressing; Net WT 2000LB (907.1kg) SKU: 00 026700 17360 8 Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing; 1 GAL (128 FL OZ) 3.79 L SKU: 0 93901 72607 0 Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing; 1 GAL (128 FL OZ) 3.79 L SKU: 0 93901 78134 5 Ceasar Dressing (Costco Service Deli) NET WT: 23.62 LB (10.71 kg) SKU: 0 26700 19376 7 Ceasar Dressing (Costco Food Court) NET WT: 32 LB (14.51 kg) SKU: 0 26700 19376 7 Hidden Valley, Buttermilk Ranch; NET 1 GAL (3.79L) SKU: 0 26700 19192 3
Where it was distributed
The firm distributed product to 7 retail customers across 42 locations in the following states; KY, NH, SC, GA, FL, MN, MI, IL, MD, NJ, NC, WI, NE, VA, MO, LA, PA, IN, WA, CO, OK, AR, KS, TX, OH, ND, OR. The firm also distributed product to one customer in Costa Rica.
ArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyOhioOklahoma
Stores named: Costco
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code: Monarch- B29525 Sysco- MFG101625H Ventura- P27525 Pepper Mill Regal- H29025 Pepper Mill Creamy- H29025 Costco-B28025; B28125; B28225; B29025; B29125; B29225 Costco Food Court- 03/04/2026 Hidden Valley- MFG102725H
Where was it sold?
The firm distributed product to 7 retail customers across 42 locations in the following states; KY, NH, SC, GA, FL, MN, MI, IL, MD, NJ, NC, WI, NE, VA, MO, LA, PA, IN, WA, CO, OK, AR, KS, TX, OH, ND, OR. The firm also distributed product to one customer in Costa Rica.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 97955This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce recalled by Ventura Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce recalled by Ventura FoodsPublix Deli | Ventura Foods | Foreign Material | 27 states |
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All 26| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Creamy Peanut Butter recalled by Ventura FoodsCreamy | Ventura Foods | Foreign Material | 40 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Creamy Peanut Butter recalled by Ventura FoodsCreamy | Ventura Foods | Foreign Material | 40 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Creamy Peanut Butter recalled by Ventura FoodsCreamy | Ventura Foods | Foreign Material | 40 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce recalled by Ventura FoodsPublix Deli | Ventura Foods | Foreign Material | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce/case, store recalledDeli Carolina | Ventura Foods | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | FL, GA |
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