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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0224-2023/FDA enforcement
Ventura Foods LLC·Food·Dec 16, 2022

Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVentura Foods LLC
Recalling firmVentura Foods LLCBrea, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Use by 04/06/2023
Distribution area

To food service locations throughout the US

United States

Quantity affected126 cases, 144 units per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 11, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0224-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ventura Foods LLC initiated this food recall on December 16, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Tartar sauce was found to contain undeclared fish, soy, and milk allergens which was not declared on the label. The FDA report lists distribution as: To food service locations throughout the US.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Tartar sauce was found to contain undeclared fish, soy, and milk allergens which was not declared on the label.

Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 OZ was made or distributed by Ventura Foods LLC in Brea, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0224-2023, dated January 11, 2023.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 OZ recall?

Ventura Foods LLC recalled Culvers Tartar Sauce 2 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0224-2023. Tartar sauce was found to contain undeclared fish, soy, and milk allergens which was not declared on the label.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Ventura Foods LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0224-2023. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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