Publix and Costco Salad Dressings Recalled In 27 States Due to Risk of Plastics

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Ventura Foods recalls over 4,000 cases of dressings for possible plastic contamination

Costco and Publix are among retailers using the affected sauces in deli and food-court items

Consumers should discard or return any recalled dressings or dishes made with contaminated products

Federal officials are warning consumers to check their deli and food-court purchases after Ventura Foods recalled more than 4,000 cases of sauces and salad dressings potentially contaminated with plastic.

According to an Enforcement Report published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, Dec. 4, the manufacturer determined that a black plastic material — traced to planting material found in granulated onion — may have entered certain condiment batches. The agency noted that th