Ask Produce Pete

Where do I find the best buy date on the bottle?

For our refrigerated line (Classic Creamy Caesar, Homestyle Ranch, Chunky Blue Cheese, Lite Poppyseed, and Dijon Coleslaw) the best buy date can be found on the cap of the bottle. On our Vinaigrette Salad Dressings line (Homestyle Italian, Bistro Balsamic Vinaigrette, Classico Caesar, Golden Honey Mustard, and Raspberry Vinaigrette) the best buy date can be found on the bottle above the nutrition facts.

How long can I keep Produce Pete’s refrigerated product out of the refrigerator?

Since Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest products do not have preservatives. They should be left unrefrigerated for the shortest amount of time possible. Several flavors of the refrigerated line includes pasteurized eggs as part of their ingredients: therefore please keep them refrigerated with other dairy products at all times. The Vinaigrette Salad Dresssings line does not include any dairy products but should be refrigerated after opening.

Do I need to refrigerate Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest product before I open the product?

The refrigerated line (Homestyle Ranch, Classic Creamy Caesar, Chunky Blue Cheese, Lite Poppyseed, and Dijon Coleslaw) must be refrigerated. Since these products contain no preservatives, and only fresh ingredients, it is important that they are refrigerated at all times. Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest shelf stable line (Bistro Balsamic Vinaigrette, Homestyle Italian, Classico Caesar, Golden Honey Mustard, and Raspberry Vinaigrette) only have to be refrigerated after opening.

Is the oil in Produce Pete’s hydrogenated?

None of Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest products contain hydrogenated oils.

Is canola oil good for you?

Yes. Canola oil has a very healthy nutritional profile. It has the lowest saturated fat level of any vegetable oil and a high monounsaturated fat level (“good fat”). It contains no cholesterol or trans fats.

Do any of Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest products contain MSG or GMO ingredients?

None of Produce Pete’s Fresh Harvest products contain MSG and are all GMO free.