Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0812-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil |
| Report date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Quantity | 84,708 cases, 12-35 lb. jugs per case |
| Location | Brea, CA, United States |
Official product description
45532-ATL : Atlantic Food Distributors Premium Clear Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-ATL : Atlantic Food Distributors Premium Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-CHP : Chef's Pride Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-UBA : Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-FAR : Frosty Acres Restaurant's Pride Clear Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-GOL : Golbon Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-NIF : NIFDA Clear Liquid Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-NIF : NIFDA Creamy Liquid Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-NGT : Nugget Brand Clear Liquid Frying Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-PLF : Planet Fry Clear Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-POC : Pocahontas Clear Fry Liquid Shortening 35 lb. ; 45532-SSC : Smart Source Clear Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 45531-SSC : Smart Source Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ; 90101-COM : Sysco Classic Clear Canola Frying Shortening ZTF 35 lb. ; 15172-COM : Sysco Fry-One ZTF Clear Canola/Corn Frying Shortening 35 lb. ; 99880-COM : Sysco Reliance Clear Soybean Frying Shortening ZTF 35 lb. ; 99947-COM : Sysco Reliance Creamy Soybean Frying Shortening ZTF 35 lb. ; 45531-TXR : Texas Roadhouse Trans Fat Free Liquid Fry Shortening 35 lb. ;
Why the product was recalled
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.
Distribution information
nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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