Ventura Foods Recalls Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger Due to Plastic Foreign Object
Ventura Foods is recalling 38 cases of Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger single-serve packs because a plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a physical foreign object (plastic) rather than a biological or chemical contaminant, and no injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Ventura Foods, LLC is recalling 38 cases of Newman's Own Lite Sesame Ginger single-serve plastic packs. The product is distributed nationwide and is identified by the code 042918 and lot date 4/29/2018. The recall was initiated because a plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream, and the firm is recalling the product as not all plastic has been accounted for.
The affected product is a 1.5 oz single-serve plastic pack produced exclusively for Newman's Own, Inc. The recall covers 38 cases, with each carton containing 100 packs. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific code and lot date. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or retailer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- 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
- Manufacturer
- Ventura Foods, LLC
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Sauces
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 38
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Code: 042918
- lot date 4/29/2018
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by Ventura Foods, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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