Ventura Foods, LLC

Recall #F-0599-2018 · Initiated 2017-12-07

Plain-language summary

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What happened

A small amount of plastic accidentally got into some Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger salad dressing packets during production, and the company couldn't account for all of it. They're recalling 38 cases of the 1.5 oz single-serve packets as a precaution.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this specific product could potentially be affected, as plastic pieces could cause injury if consumed.

What to do

Check if you have Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger packets with the code 042918. If you do, stop using them and throw them away. Contact Newman's Own or the retailer where you bought them if you have questions.

Product

Single-serve plastic pack: Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger; Net Wt. 1.5 OZ.; Produced exclusively for Newman's Own, Inc., Westport CT 06880 Carton: Newman's Own, Inc., Westport CT 06880; 100/1.5 OZ; Lite Sesame Ginger, code: 042918

Reason for recall

A plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream. The firm is recalling product as not all plastic has been accounted.

Quantity affected

38 cases

Distribution

Nationwide

Lot / code info

Code: 042918; lot date 4/29/2018

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit