Bunge Smart Source Clear Soybean Frying Oil Recall: Foreign Material Hazard

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Recalling firmBunge Oil North America Inc.125 Sanford Ave, Building 22 · Kearny, NJ 07032-5918

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What happened, in plain English

Bunge is recalling Smart Source Clear Soybean Frying Oil (35 lbs) because foreign material may be present in some jugs. This could cause injury if the material is ingested or causes a choking hazard.

Why it’s dangerous

Foreign material inside the jugs could be ingested by consumers, potentially causing choking or injury. The hazard is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.

Who’s affected

Households using Smart Source Clear Soybean Frying Oil (35 lbs) purchased between 2023-03-01 and 2:00 PM EST on March 1, 2023. People who have the product and are concerned about foreign material in the oil are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for the UPC 0 08 22486 13046 6 and lot number 6033012211. The product was sold between March 1, 2023, and 2:00 PM EST on that day.

Brand
Bunge
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Foreign Material
Inspect the oil jug for any foreign material. If present, stop using the product immediately.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall states that foreign material may be present, so it is not safe to use without checking for foreign material.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the oil jug for foreign material. If found, stop using it immediately. Contact Bunge for further instructions.

When was this product sold?

The product was sold between March 1, 2023, and 2:00 PM EST on that day.

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Subject: Recall F-1343-2016 — Bunge Bunge

Hello,

I own a Bunge that is covered by recall F-1343-2016 from Bunge.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-1343-2016 (February 8, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1343-2016 to see it in context.
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