The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1499-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Chef's Quality Clear Liquid Shortening Recalled for Foreign Material

Oasis Trading Co. is recalling Chef's Quality Clear Liquid Shortening because 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 indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The presence of a foreign material (resin trim ring) in a food product fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall, as it is a significant quality issue but does not involve a high-risk pathogen or confirmed serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Oasis Trading Co., Inc. is recalling 18,690 containers of Chef's Quality Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg). The product is distributed by R.D. Enterprises, Inc., in College Point, NY, and carries the UPC 7 60695 00481 2.

The recall was initiated because liquid oil products were reported to contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring in the 35 lb bottles. The affected product codes are FLCL02QB, with lot numbers 01262016, 01272016, 01292016, 01302016, 02022016, 020420016, and 02052016.

The product was distributed in Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Chef's Quality Clear Liquid Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LBS (15.87 kg), Distributed by: R.D. Enterprises, Inc., College Point, NY 11356, UPC 7 60695 00481 2
Manufacturer
Oasis Trading Co., Inc.
Category
Food — Shortening
Hazard
Affected units
18,690

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 (7)

  • Product Code: FLCL02QB
  • Lot #'s 01262016
  • 01272016
  • 01292016
  • 01302016
  • 02022016
  • 020420016 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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