Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported April 6, 2016
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 …
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil recalled 18159-BLN : Brilliance Clear Zero Premium Clear Canola Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-CHP : C… - a moderate-severity action.
18159-BLN : Brilliance Clear Zero Premium Clear Canola Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-CHP : C… was recalled by Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil in April 6, 2016. Reason: Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs due to the presence of plastic. jug s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0814-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs due to the presence of plastic. jug s….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0814-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0814-2016) was formally reported on April 6, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 12, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Brea, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 3264 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 possi… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3264 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
18159-BLN : Brilliance Clear Zero Premium Clear Canola Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-CHP : Chef's Pride Canola Clear Fry Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-FLV : Flavorite Canola Clear Fry Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-PLF : Planet Fry Canola Clear Fry Oil 35 lb. ; 58503-NGT : Nugget Brand Canola Clear Fry Oil 35 lb. ;
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0814-2016 |
| Date reported | April 6, 2016 |
| Date initiated | February 12, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil |
| Firm location | Brea, CA |
| Affected scope | 3264 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case |
| Distribution | nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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