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
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
- Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce
- Model numbers
- B28725
- 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
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.
Why This Is Dangerous
The recall cites foreign objects, black plastic planting material, found in granulated onion used in the sauce. Ingestion could cause harm or obstruct breathing.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader pattern within the industry at this time.
Real-World Impact
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.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check label for Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce
- Verify Lot Code B28725 on the bottle label
- Confirm packaging shows 96 x 2 oz bottles (12 lb total) and 700-case quantity
Where to find product info
Lot Code on bottle label; distribution and recall details in the recall notice
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement typically 4-6 weeks after claim processing
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Maintain purchase records and photos
- Email Ventura Foods with batch details and receipts
- If no reply within 2 weeks, file a complaint with FDA recall program or state consumer protection office
How to prevent similar issues
- Check batch codes and lot numbers before purchasing sauces
- Purchase from reputable retailers with recall communications
- Monitor FDA recall database for updates
Documentation advice
Keep photos of the product, labels, batch codes, receipts, and any correspondence with the company
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Product Details
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.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Lot Code: B28725
- Distributed to 42 locations across 26 states plus Costa Rica
- Hazard: foreign objects in granulated onion
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