The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1344-2016·Announced 2016-05-25

Bunge Recalls Old World Canola Oil Due to Foreign Material

Bunge Oil North America Inc. is recalling 35-pound jugs of Old World Canola Oil because of the presence of a foreign material inside the containers.

What this means for you

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 involves a foreign material in a food product, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving potential low-risk contamination or labeling/packaging issues without reported serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Bunge Oil North America Inc. is voluntarily recalling 360 cases of Old World Canola Oil (Aceite de Canola), Net Wt. 35 lbs. (15.88 kg). The product was manufactured in the USA by Bunge Oils in St. Louis, MO. The recall is being conducted due to the presence of a foreign material inside the jugs.

The affected product is identified by Lot #6027012213 and Lot #6029012217, and carries UPC 0 00 78684 70020 2. The product was distributed to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Vermont.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and UPC listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Old World Canola Oil (Aceite de Canola), Net Wt. 35 lbs. (15.88 kg), MFD in USA By: Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO 63146-1000, UPC 0 00 78684 70020 2
Manufacturer
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Category
Food — Cooking Oil
Hazard
Affected units
360

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #'s 6027012213 and 6029012217

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 24 recalled by Bunge Oil North America Inc. 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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