Ventura Foods is recalling Chef's Pride Soybean Clear Fry, Salad, and Pan & Grill Frying Oils in 35lb jugs due to plastic contamination from manufacturing defects.
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.
Ventura Foods is recalling several brands of 35-pound soybean cooking oils that may contain plastic. This defect could cause injury if the plastic is ingested or if the oil leaks and contaminates food.
The plastic contamination occurs because the sealing surface trim on the jug was pushed into the jug during manufacturing. This defect may lead to plastic particles being ingested if the oil is consumed or if the plastic leaks into food.
Cooking oil users who purchased any of the listed 35lb jugs from Ventura Foods. The risk is low as the plastic is unlikely to cause serious injury if the oil is used normally.
Check for 35lb jugs labeled with product codes 45532-CHP, 54135-CHP, 45635-CHP, 54135-TXR, or 54135-PAD. The oils were sold with Julian day codes from 226 through 406.
Inspect the oil for visible plastic pieces before use. If found, stop using the product immediately.
The plastic contamination occurs because the sealing surface trim on the jug was pushed into the jug during manufacturing.
Look for 35lb jugs with product codes 45532-CHP, 54135-CHP, 45635-CHP, 54135-TXR, or 54135-PAD. The oils were sold with Julian day codes from 226 through 406.
Inspect the oil for plastic particles. If you find plastic, stop using it immediately and contact Ventura Foods for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventura Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0813-2016 — Ventura Foods Ventura Foods Hello, I own a Ventura Foods that is covered by recall F-0813-2016 from Ventura Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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