Ventura Foods Recalls Cooking Oil Jugs Due to Plastic Contamination
Ventura Foods is recalling 35 lb. jugs of cooking oil because plastic fragments may be present due to a manufacturing defect in the jugs.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a manufacturing defect (plastic fragments) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Ventura Foods is voluntarily recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs. The affected products include Chef's Pride Soybean Clear Fry Oil, Chef's Pride Soybean Salad Oil, Chef's Pride Soybean Pan & Grill Frying Oil, Texas Roadhouse Soybean Salad Oil, and Panda Express Soybean Salad Oil. The recall involves 9,072 cases, with each case containing 12-35 lb jugs, distributed nationwide.
The recall is being conducted due to the presence of plastic in the oil. The jug supplier reported that a manufacturing defect caused the sealing surface trim to possibly be pushed into the jug during the trimming process. The affected jugs are identified by Julian day codes (DDY) ranging from 226 through 406.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check the Julian day codes on the jugs. If the code falls within the affected range, consumers should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- 45532-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Clear Fry Oil 35 lb.; 54135-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Salad Oil 35 lb.; 45635-CHP: Chef's Pride Soybean Pan & Grill Frying Oil 35 lb.; 54135-TXR: Texas Roadhouse Soybean Salad Oil 35 lb.; 54135-PAD: Panda Express Soybean Salad Oil 35 lb.
- Manufacturer
- Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil
- Category
- Food — Cooking Oil
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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