Ventura Foods recalls 35lb cooking oil jugs (Brilliance, Chef's Pride, Flavorite, Planet Fry, Nugget Brand) due to plastic contamination. This could cause injury if ingested.
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 cooking oil jugs because plastic was found inside them. Using these jugs could lead to injury if the plastic is ingested.
The plastic contamination could be ingested if the oil jug is accidentally broken or if the plastic pieces get into the oil during cooking. This poses a risk of injury if the plastic is swallowed.
Home cooks and food businesses that own or use the recalled 35lb cooking oil jugs. People most at risk are those who might accidentally ingest the plastic.
Check for jugs labeled with brand names like Brilliance Clear Zero, Chef's Pride, Flavorite, Planet Fry, or Nugget Brand. These 35lb jugs were sold with Julian day codes from 226 to 406.
Inspect the jug for any plastic pieces or signs of plastic contamination.
The plastic could be ingested if the jug breaks or if plastic pieces get into the oil during cooking, which could cause injury.
Brands affected include Brilliance Clear Zero, Chef's Pride, Flavorite, Planet Fry, and Nugget Brand.
Check for 35lb jugs with brand names listed above and Julian day codes from 226 to 406.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventura Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0814-2016 — Ventura Foods Ventura Foods Hello, I own a Ventura Foods that is covered by recall F-0814-2016 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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