18168-BLN : Brilliance Clear Premium Frying Oil 35 lb — Class II food recall F-0815-2016
Terminated recall by Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil, reported 2016-04-06, distributed nationwide. Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs due to the presence of plastic. jug su
| Recall number | F-0815-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil, Brea, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-02-12 |
| Classified | 2016-03-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-04-06 |
| Terminated | 2016-12-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
Product
18168-BLN : Brilliance Clear Premium Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16763-MFY : Mel-Fry Essential High Performance Liquid Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16502-MFY : Mel-Fry Premium High Performance Liquid Frying Oil 35 lb. ;
Reason for recall
Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs due to the presence of plastic. jug supplier reported that the manufacturing defect in the 35 lb. jugs was caused by the sealing surface trim possibly being pushed into the jug during the trimming process.
Machine access
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