MODERATE RISK Terminated F-0815-2016

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. ;

Recalled by Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

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.

Product Details

Product Quantity

3681 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case

Product Type

Food

Code Info

18168-BLN : 16763-MFY : 16502-MFY : And Julian day codes (DDY): 226 through 406

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

nationwide

Company Location

Brea, CA, 92821-3652

Timeline

Report Date

04/06/2016

Recall Initiated

02/12/2016

Classification Date

03/25/2016

Termination Date

12/01/2016

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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