A&W Papa Sauce (Ventura Foods) – Plastic Contamination (2017)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
A&W All American Food Papa Sauce; 8/24 OZ. Pouches; Net Wt 12 LB. Paced Exclusively For Use By: A&W and its franchisees., Lexington, KY 40611; Use by: 04 29 18 and 04 30 18;
Brand
Ventura Foods, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use by: 04 29 18 lot date 4/29/2018 and 04 30 18 lot date 4/30/2018
Products Sold
Use by: 04 29 18 lot date 4/29/2018 and 04 30 18 lot date 4/30/2018;
Ventura Foods, LLC is recalling A&W All American Food Papa Sauce; 8/24 OZ. Pouches; Net Wt 12 LB. Paced Exclusively For Use By: A&W due to A plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream. The firm is recalling product as not all plastic has been accounted.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream. The firm is recalling product as not all plastic has been accounted.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026