FDA Announces Salad Dressing Recall: Thousands of Gallons Sold in 27 States May Contain Plastic

A recall is underway for 1000’s of gallons of salad dressings and condiments distributed throughout 27 states, in accordance with the Meals and Drug Administration (FDA). The merchandise had been initally recalled on Nov. 6 on account of attainable contamination of a overseas object, particularly black plastic. On Thursday, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest threat degree, Class II, which suggests the merchandise are unlikely to trigger severe well being results.

The recall impacts a number of objects, produced by Ventura Meals LLC, that may be recognized by the next:

Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch; SKU: 0 26700 19192 3; lot code: MFG102725HCostco Service Deli Caesar Dressing; SKU: 0 26700 19376 7; lot codes: B28025, B28125, B28225, B29025, B29125, and B29225Costco Meals Courtroom Caesar Dressing; SKU: 0 26700 19376 7; best-by date: March 4, 2026Publix Deli Carolina-Fashion Mustard BBQ Sauce; SKU: 10 026700 16964 6; lot code: B28725Pepper Mill Regal Caesar Dressing; SKU: 0 93901 72607 0; lot code: H29025Pepper Mill Creamy Caesar Dressing; SKU: 0 93901 78134 5; lot code: H29025Monarch Italian Salad Dressing; SKU: 7 67367 00518 4; lot code: B29525Sysco Creamy Poblano Avocado Ranch Dressing and Dip; SKU: 7 34730 53243 1; lot code: MFG101625HVentura Caesar Dressing; SKU: 00 026700 17360 8; lot code: P27525

The recalled merchandise had been distributed to delis and meals courts at seven retailers throughout 42 places in 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 merchandise had been additionally despatched to 1 retailer in Costa Rica.

Costco additionally recalled the next objects, which have since expired, that contained the affected salad dressing:

Caesar Salad; merchandise quantity: 19927; sell-by dates: 10/17/25 to 11/9/25Chicken Sandwich w/ Caesar Salad; merchandise quantity: 11444; sell-by dates: 10/17/25 to 11/9/25

The FDA didn’t present particular directions for this recall. Nonetheless, as a Class II recall, the most secure possibility is to not use the affected merchandise—the recalled dressing might include black plastic from a granulated onion ingredient, which poses a security hazard.

Because the affected objects had been distributed to delis and meals courts, it is unlikely that buyers have the merchandise of their houses. Frequent consumers on the retailers—together with Costco, Publix, and Gordon’s Meals Service—ought to nonetheless pay attention to the scenario and throw out any recalled objects.