Ventura Foods recalled Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce on Nov 6, 2025 after foreign objects were found in granulated onion. The lot is B28725, with 700 cases distributed to 7 retailers across 42 locations and one Costa Rica customer. Consumers should not consume the sauce and should contact Ventura Foods for refund or replacement via email.
foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact VENTURA FOODS LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: E-Mail
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Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce is a ready-to-use sauce sold for grilled meats and sandwiches. The recalled batch consists of 96 bottles of 2 oz each packed in 12 lb cases.
The recall cites foreign objects, black plastic planting material, found in granulated onion used in the sauce. Ingestion could cause harm or obstruct breathing.
This recall is not part of a broader pattern within the industry at this time.
700 cases distributed to retailers across 42 locations in 26 states and one customer in Costa Rica. No injuries reported to date. Consumers should discard affected products and pursue a refund or replacement.
Lot Code on bottle label; distribution and recall details in the recall notice
Refund or replacement typically 4-6 weeks after claim processing
Keep photos of the product, labels, batch codes, receipts, and any correspondence with the company
Product: Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, 96 bottles of 2 oz each (12 lb total). Lot code: B28725. Quantity: 700 cases. Distributed to 7 retail customers across 42 locations in KY, NH, SC, GA, FL, MN, MI, IL, MD, NJ, NC, WI, NE, VA, MO, LA, PA, IN, WA, CO, OK, AR, KS, TX, OH, ND, OR, plus one customer in Costa Rica. Brand: Ventura Foods. Model codes: Lot Code B28725. Sold to: Multiple retailers.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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