The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1497-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Oasis Foods Liquid Shortening Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Oasis Foods is recalling Golden Fry Clear Liquid Shortening because 35 lb bottles were reported to contain high density polyethylene resin trim rings.

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, which typically involves a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health adverse effects. The presence of a foreign material (resin trim ring) in food is a significant quality and safety issue, but the source does not report specific injuries or illnesses, placing it in the Moderate category per the rubric for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Trading Co., Inc. is recalling Oasis Foods Golden Fry Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88). The recall involves 14,476 containers distributed to CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, and VA. The affected product is identified by Product Code FLCL02OA and Lot numbers 01262016, 01272016, 01282016, 01292016, 02012016, 02022016, 02032016, 02042016, and 02052016.

The recall was initiated because the liquid oil products were reported to contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring in the 35 lb bottles. This foreign material contamination poses a potential safety risk to consumers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Oasis Foods Golden Fry Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Oasis Foods, Inc. Hillside, NJ 07205, UPC 7 32146 10458 7
Manufacturer
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Category
Food — Cooking Oils and Fats
Hazard
Affected units
14,476

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 (9)

  • Product Code: FLCL02OA
  • Lot #'s 01262016
  • 01272016
  • 01282016
  • 01292016
  • 02012016
  • 02022016
  • 02032016
  • 02042016 and 02052016.

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Oasis Trading Co., 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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