Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 6, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- VENTURA FOODS
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- VENTURA FOODS
- Product type
- Salad Dressings and Dip
- Model numbers
- Lot Code: Monarch- B29525 Sysco- MFG101625H Ventura- P27525 Pepper Mill Regal- H29025 Pepper Mill Creamy- H29025 Costco-B28025, B28125, B28225, B29025, B29125, B29225 Costco Food Court- 03/04/2026 Hidden Valley- MFG102725H
- Sizes
- 1 GAL (3.78 L), 32 LB (14.51 kg)
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
November 6, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact VENTURA FOODS LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
About This Product
Granulated onion products used as seasoning in dressings. These products are distributed to retailers and food service customers.
Why This Is Dangerous
Foreign objects in food can cause choking or internal injury if ingested. Visible plastic fragments pose an immediate safety concern.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Compare product contents to recall list.
- Inspect packaging for net contents and weight markings.
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page H-0235-2026; Ventura Foods customer service email for refunds/replacements.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically take several weeks; expect 4-8 weeks.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies if needed
- File a claim with retailer if applicable
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect onion granules for foreign material in processed dressings
- Buy in-store with visible packaging seals
- Review recall notices from FDA before purchase
Documentation advice
Keep product, packaging, receipt, and correspondence for records
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Product Details
Brand: VENTURA FOODS. Items recalled include Italian Dressing net 1 GAL and various dressings and dips; lot codes include Monarch- B29525, Sysco- MFG101625H, Ventura- P27525, Pepper Mill Regal- H29025, Pepper Mill Creamy- H29025, Costco-B28025, Costco Food Court- 03/04/2026, Hidden Valley- MFG102725H. Net contents range 1 GAL (3.78 L) to 32 lb (14.51 kg). Distributed to 7 retail customers across 42 states and one customer in Costa Rica. Recall date 2025-11-06. Status ACTIVE.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 42 states plus Costa Rica
- Lot codes: Monarch-B29525, Sysco-MFG101625H, Ventura-P27525, Pepper Mill Regal-H29025, Pepper Mill-C
- Costco-specific lots B28025, Costco Food Court- 03/04/2026, Hidden Valley-MFG102725H
- Hazard: foreign objects in granulated onion
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