Popular Salad Dressings Recalled After Plastic Found In Ingredient

Several salad dressings distributed across the U.S. have been recalled after plastic material was discovered in an ingredient, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Ventura Foods LLC initiated a voluntary recall after black plastic planting material was found in granulated onion used in the products. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, though the risk of serious injury is considered low.

Which products are affected?

The recall involves 3,556 cases of large-format salad dressings and dips primarily distributed through foodservice and wholesale channels. Affected products include:

Italian Salad Dressing, 1 gallon
Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip, 1 gallon
Ventura Caesar Dressing, 2,000 lb
Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing, 1 gallon
Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing, 1 gallon
Caesar Dressing (Costco Service Deli)
Caesar Dressing (Costco Food Court)
Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch, 1 gallon

Where were the products distributed?

According to the FDA, the recalled products were shipped to customers in more than two dozen states, 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.

What consumers should know

The recalled items were primarily sold in bulk sizes used by restaurants, delis, cafeterias, and food courts, not typical grocery-store bottles.

Consumers who believe they may have encountered the affected products are advised to contact the foodservice provider or retailer where the food was purchased. No injuries have been reported.