The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1345-2016·Announced 2016-05-25

Bunge Canola Oil Recalled for Foreign Material in Jugs

Bunge Oil North America Inc. is recalling Old World Clear Canola Liquid Frying Oil due to the presence of a foreign material inside the jugs.

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 the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Bunge Oil North America Inc. is recalling 420 cases of Old World Clear Canola Liquid Frying Oil (Aceite de Canola Para Freir Liquido y Transparente), Net Wt. 35 lbs. (15.88 kg). The product is manufactured in the USA by Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO, and carries UPC 0 00 78684 70021 9. The specific lot number is 6028012216.

The recall was initiated because of the presence of a foreign material inside the jugs of the vegetable oil. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. The affected product was distributed in 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 number and UPC listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Old World Clear Canola Liquid Frying Oil (Aceite de Canola Para Freir Liquido y Transparente), Net Wt.35 lbs. (15.88 kg), MFD in USA By: Bunge Oils, St. Louis, MO 63146-1000, UPC 0 00 78684 70021 9
Manufacturer
Bunge Oil North America Inc.
Category
Food — Cooking Oil
Hazard
Affected units
420

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 #6028012216

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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