Italian Dressing (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
Single-serve plastic packet Italian Dressing; Case packing: Sysco Classic Cls Italian 500 12Gm ; 47014SYS; B13017; single-serve plastic packet: Chef's Quality Creamy Italian; Chef's Quality; 60/1.5 OZ Pouches Net Wt 5.6 LB; 16689CHQ, B33317;
Brand
Ventura Foods, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
B13017 lot date 11/30/2017, 33317, lot date 11/29/2017
Products Sold
B13017 lot date 11/30/2017; 33317; lot date 11/29/2017
Ventura Foods, LLC is recalling Single-serve plastic packet Italian Dressing; Case packing: Sysco Classic Cls Italian 500 12Gm ; 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