Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening Recall: Foreign Material Hazard
Oasis Trading Co. recalls 35 lb bottles of Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening due to high density polyethylene resin trim rings found inside.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Liquid Oil products were reported to contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring in the 35 lb bottles.
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What happened, in plain English
Oasis Trading Co., Inc. is recalling Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening because the 35 lb bottles may contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring. This foreign material poses a potential contamination risk to consumers who purchase and use the product for cooking. The recall affects specific lots distributed in several northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/25217-pocahontas-clear-liquid-frying-shortening-recall-foreign-material-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/25217-pocahontas-clear-liquid-frying-shortening-recall-foreign-material-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1491-2016
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“Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening Recall: Foreign Material Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/25217-pocahontas-clear-liquid-frying-shortening-recall-foreign-material-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-1491-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1491-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard involves a high density polyethylene resin trim ring being present inside the liquid oil bottles. This foreign object could potentially enter food during use, creating a choking or ingestion hazard.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased 35 lb bottles of Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening from stores in CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, and RI. Individuals using this product for commercial or home frying are most at risk of encountering the foreign material.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening in 35 lb (15.88) containers distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc. Look for UPC 7 32146 18196 0 and product code FLCL02PH. Affected lots are 01252016, 02012016, 02022016, and 02082016.
- Brand
Pocahontas- Product
Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc- Category
Food
All 22 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1488-2016 | Oasis Foods Canola Fry Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by: Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10378 8; Product Code: FLCF020A - Lot #'s 01292016, 01302016 and 02092016; Product Code: FLCF02QB- Lot #'s 01282016, 01292016, 02032016 and 02042016 | 6,443 containers |
| F-1489-2016 | Town & Country Pan & Grill Oil Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by: Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 24948 4; Product Code: FLCG02TO, Lot #'s 02042016 and 02082016 | unknown |
| F-1490-2016 | Frosty Acres Restaurant's Pride Advantage Clear Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Packed for F.A.B. Inc., General Offices: Alpharetta, GA 30005, UPC 0 4820054764 2; Product Code: FLCL021L, Lot # 02022016 | 180 containers |
| F-1491-2016 | Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc., Richmond, VA 23228, UPC 7 32146 18196 0; Product Code: FLCL02PH Lot #'s 01252016, 02012016, 02022016 and 02082016. | 4,905 containers |
| F-1492-2016 | Oasis Foods Creamy Liquid Fry Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc., Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10540 9; Product Code: FLCR02OA, Lot #'s 01272016 and 01292016. | 2,360 containers |
| F-1493-2016 | Masbia Canola Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Dependable Food Corp, Edison, NJ 08817, UPC 7 32146 50866 8; Product Code: FOCA022M, Lot #01262016. | 1,200 containers |
| F-1494-2016 | Oasis Foods Canola Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10841 7; Product Code: FOCA02OA, Lot #01292016. | 60 Containers |
| F-1495-2016 | Oasis Foods Soybean Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 11099 1; Product Code: FOSB02OA, Lot #'s 01272016, 01282016, 01302016, 02012016 and 02022016. | 11,338 Containers |
| F-1496-2016 | Ex-Seed Premium Creamy Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 18896 9; Product Code: FLCE02EX, Lot #02052016. | 124 Containers |
| F-1497-2016 | Oasis Foods Golden Fry Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10458 7; Product Code: FLCL02OA, Lot #'s 01262016, 01272016, 01282016, 01292016, 02012016, 02022016, 02032016, 02042016 and 02052016. | 14,476 Containers |
| F-1498-2016 | Oasis Foods Soybean Cooking & Frying Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Manufactured d by Oasis Foods Company. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 11212 4; Product Code: FOSF02OA, Lot #'s 01262016, 01282016, 01292016, 01302016, 02012016 and 02032016. | 9,207 Containers |
| F-1499-2016 | Chef's Quality Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00481 2; Product Code: FLCL02QB, Lot #'s 01262016, 01272016, 01292016, 01302016, 02022016, 020420016 and 02052016. | 18,690 containers |
| F-1500-2016 | Chef's Quality Creamy Liquid Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00482 9; Product Code: FLCR02QB, Lot #'s 01262016, 01272016, 01292016, 02022016 and 020420016. | 8,399 containers |
| F-1501-2016 | Chef's Quality Soybean Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: RD/JET LLC, 15-24 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00931 2; Product Code: FOSB02QB, Lot #01302016. | 3,557 Containers |
| F-1502-2016 | Chef's Quality Corn Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 KG), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00934 3; Product Code: FOCO02QB, Lot #02032016. | Unknown |
| F-1503-2016 | Chef's Quality Canola Frying Oil for Heavy Duty Frying, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 KG), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00938 1 | Unknown |
| F-1504-2016 | Chef's Quality 100% Canola Oil, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00935 0; Product Code: FOCA02QB, Lot #'s 01282016, 01292016, 01302016, 02022016 and 02032016. | 4,339 Containers |
| F-1505-2016 | Silver Source Clear Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 00806795022353; Product Code: FLCL023Y, Lot #'s 01252016, 01262016, 01272016, 01282016, 02012016, 02022016, 02032016, 02042016 and 02052016. | 13,740 containers |
| F-1506-2016 | Silver Source Creamy Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 00806795022360; Product Code: FLCR023Y, Lot #01272016 and Product Code: TMCX023Y, Lot #01282016. | 360 Containers |
| F-1507-2016 | Silver Source Canola Salad Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 00806795427707; Product Code: FOCA023Y, Lot #02042016 and Product Code: TMCA02E, Lot #01272016. | 540 Containers |
| F-1508-2016 | Silver Source Soy Salad Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 00806795022346; Product Code: FOSB023Y, Lot #01282016. | 1,200 Containers |
| F-1509-2016 | Silver Source Clear Canola Fry Oil, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88 kg), Distributed by: Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 23238, UPC 008 06795 02237 7; Product Code: TMCF023Y, Lot #01272016. | Unknown |
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your bottle matches the UPC 7 32146 18196 0 and one of the affected lot numbers (01252016, 02012016, 02022016, or 02082016).
Stop Using the Product
Do not use the shortening if it contains a foreign trim ring to avoid potential contamination.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 11 states and D.C. and Puerto Rico.
FDA distribution: “CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1491-2016 (February 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1491-2016 to see it in context.
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