The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0988-2018·Announced 2018-04-11

Ventura Foods Recalls Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing Due to Foreign Material

Ventura Foods is recalling Gordon Choice Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing because blue plastic bag fragments were found in the product.

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 involves a reasonable probability that the use of the product will not cause serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is physical contamination (plastic fragments) without reported injuries, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Ventura Foods, LLC is recalling 144 cases of Gordon Choice Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing, 128 FL OZ jugs. The product was distributed exclusively by Gordon Food Service in Wyoming, MI, and is currently available in New Jersey. The recall involves jugs with code B29717 and cartons with code B01018.

The recall was initiated because a blue plastic bag was inadvertently introduced into the product stream during manufacturing. The bag was torn into many pieces, and while many fragments have been recovered, there is no evidence that all pieces are accounted for in the finished product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Gordon Choice Asian Sesame Ginger Dressing, Net Contents/Contenido Neto 128 FL OZ; For Distribution Exclusively By Gordon Food Service Wyoming, MI 49509
Manufacturer
Ventura Foods, LLC

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)

  • On jug: B29717
  • on carton: B01018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: