Sysco Imperial Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 GAL; Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, Texas 77077; Code: 12817; Classic Gourmet Dressings Select Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 Gal.; Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821; Code 05 30 18; . Culinary Secrets Deluxe Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 GAL; Marketed By Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, TX 77079; Coded: 10127 ;
Recalled by Ventura Foods, LLC on Dec 7, 2017
Recall Summary
Ventura Foods, LLC recalled Sysco Imperial Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 GAL; Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, Texas in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Dec 7, 2017.
The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "A plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream. The firm is recalling product as not all plastic has been accounted." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Chambersburg, PA. The recall covers Imperial: 110, 4-1 gal/cs.; Classic Gourmet: 15, 4-1 gal/cs; Culinary Secrets: 6, 4 -1 gal/cs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 24, 2018), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
A plastic foreign object was inadvertently introduced into the product stream. The firm is recalling product as not all plastic has been accounted.
Product Description
Sysco Imperial Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 GAL; Distributed by Sysco Corporation, Houston, Texas 77077; Code: 12817; Classic Gourmet Dressings Select Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 Gal.; Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821; Code 05 30 18; . Culinary Secrets Deluxe Tartar Sauce; Net Contents 1 GAL; Marketed By Independent Marketing Alliance, Houston, TX 77079; Coded: 10127 ;
Distribution
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Terms Explained
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.