Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce
Recalled by VENTURA FOODS LLC
Food recall
VENTURA FOODS LLC
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
VENTURA FOODS LLC has recalled Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 10, 2025 and was initiated on November 6, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, with approximately 700 cases affected. The company behind the recall is VENTURA FOODS LLC, based in Irvine, CA. The FDA describes the product as: “Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce; 96- 2OZ NET WT: 12 LB SKU: 10 026700 16964 6”
According to the official notice, the recalled product was sold at Publix stores. If you shop there, check your purchases against the details below.
Why was Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion.” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Lot Code: B28725) before using it.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact VENTURA FOODS LLC or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in CA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce at Publix. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
The official notice names Publix among the places this product was sold, so if you shop there it's worth a look in your kitchen, pantry, or garage.
What foreign material actually means
A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce from VENTURA FOODS LLC — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On packaged food, lot codes and best-by dates are usually printed in small date-coding ink on the side seam, the bottom of the package, or near the top seal — not on the front label. The UPC barcode is on the back or bottom.
Compare what you find against the identifying details in this recall: Lot Code: B28725
What to do if you already bought it
Do not eat the product, even if it looks and smells normal — contamination is usually invisible.
Return it to the store for a refund, or throw it away in a sealed bag so pets and wildlife can't reach it.
If it touched other food or surfaces, wash those surfaces and your hands with hot soapy water. When in doubt, contact VENTURA FOODS LLC or your local health department.
Full recall details
- Status
- Terminated
- Date reported
- December 10, 2025
- Recall started
- November 6, 2025
- Distributed in
- CA
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce recalled?+
According to the FDA: foreign objects (black plastic planting material) in granulated onion
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have Publix Deli Carolina-Style Mustard BBQ Sauce?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0236-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on September 7, 2026.