PantryRecall

VENTURA FOODS LLC recalls Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce

VENTURA FOODS LLC started this recall on November 6, 2025. The FDA classified it as Class II, a middle category: eating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and serious harm is unlikely. The reason given is foreign material. It was distributed in 27 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.

Status
Closed / older
Recall started
November 6, 2025
Closed
April 20, 2026
Company
VENTURA FOODS LLC
Classification
Class II (temporary or reversible health risk)
Where sold
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
Quantity
700 cases; 3,556 cases

Reason for recall (official wording)

foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion

Recalled products (official wording)

  • Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce; 96- 2OZ NET WT: 12 LB SKU: 10 026700 16964 6
  • 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

Distribution

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 to do

Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 97955.