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Ventura Foods recalls Culvers Tartar Sauce: allergen risk

January 11, 2023 · Ventura Foods Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallTartar sauce was found to contain undeclared fish, soy, and milk allergens which was not declared on the label.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Ventura Foods
Location
Brea, CA
Reported by FDA
January 11, 2023
Recall started
December 16, 2022
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Sauces, spices and pantry
Reason type
Undeclared allergensLabeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 oz. plastic cups
    Quantity: 126 cases, 144 units per case
    Codes: Use by 04/06/2023

Where it was distributed

To food service locations throughout the US

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ventura Foods recalled 1 product, including Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 oz. plastic cups.

Why was it recalled?

Tartar sauce was found to contain undeclared fish, soy, and milk allergens which was not declared on the label.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

To food service locations throughout the US

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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