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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0971-2020/FDA enforcement
Ventura Foods LLC·Food·May 14, 2020

Garlic Sauce

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared Milk and Wheat in labeling.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAKY, FL, GA, IA +2 moreMore food

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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
  • Package code 22103 JN 2/8# Lot Code A11320
Distribution area
KYFLGAIANCNJ

Products are distributed at the wholesale level to KY, FL, GA, IA, NC, NJ and Chile

United States

Quantity affected1876 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 10, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0971-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ventura Foods LLC initiated this food recall on May 14, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared Milk and Wheat in labeling. The FDA report lists distribution as: Products are distributed at the wholesale level to KY,FL,GA, IA, NC, NJ and Chile.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared Milk and Wheat in labeling.

Garlic Sauce was made or distributed by Ventura Foods LLC in Brea, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0971-2020, dated June 10, 2020.

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 wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  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 Garlic Sauce recall?

Ventura Foods LLC recalled Garlic Sauce in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0971-2020. Undeclared Milk and Wheat in labeling.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared wheat or gluten exposure?

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

How quickly can Undeclared wheat or gluten symptoms appear?

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Who is most at risk from Undeclared wheat or gluten?

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

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 wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Ventura Foods LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0971-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

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-0971-2020. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.