FDA recalls more than 3,500 cases of salad dressing after black plastic was discovered in the granulated onion ingredient.
Recall Initiation and Classification
The recall was launched by the Food and Drug Administration on November 11. On December 4 the FDA classified the issue as a “Class II” recall, indicating that the use of or exposure to the product could lead to temporary and adverse health consequences.
Affected Salad Dressings
The recall covers a range of products, including:
- 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), SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Caesar Dressing (Costco Food Court), SKU: 0 26700 19376 7
- Hidden Valley, Buttermilk Ranch, 1 gallon, SKU: 0 26700 19192 3
The products were distributed to retailers across the country, including Costco.
Distribution Reach
The recalled dressings were sold at seven retailers in 42 locations spanning the following states:
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Additionally, the firm supplied the product to one customer in Costa Rica.
Key Takeaways
- FDA initiated a Class II recall on November 11, citing black plastic in granulated onion.
- More than 3,500 cases, including Hidden Valley Ranch, were affected.
- The recall covers multiple brands and SKUs, distributed nationwide and to Costa Rica.
The recall underscores the importance of food safety inspections and the potential risks posed by foreign objects in processed foods.
