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FDA Recalls 3,500 Cases of Salad Dressing Over Contamination

12/17/2025

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of over 3,500 cases of salad dressing due to "foreign objects," specifically "black plastic planting material" found in granulated onion.
California-based Ventura Foods initiated the recall on November 11, 2023, and it was classified as a "Class II" recall on December 4, indicating potential temporary health risks.
Affected products include brands like Hidden Valley Ranch, distributed to seven retailers across 42 states, including Costco.

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Story summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of over 3,500 cases of salad dressing due to "foreign objects," specifically "black plastic planting material" found in granulated onion.
California-based Ventura Foods initiated the recall on November 11, 2023, and it was classified as a "Class II" recall on December 4, indicating potential temporary health risks.
Affected products include brands like Hidden Valley Ranch, distributed to seven retailers across 42 states, including Costco.