Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-0815-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

18168-BLN : Brilliance Clear Premium Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16763-MFY : Mel-Fry Essential High Performance Liquid Frying Oil 35 lb. ; 16502-MFY : Mel-Fry Premium High Performance Liquid Frying Oil 35 lb. ;

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 12, 2016

Date Posted: April 6, 2016

Recall Number: F-0815-2016

Event ID: 73317

Reason for Recall:

Ventura Foods is recalling various brands of cooking oil in 35 lb. jugs due to the presence of plastic. jug supplier reported that the manufacturing defect in the 35 lb. jugs was caused by the sealing surface trim possibly being pushed into the jug during the trimming process.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 3681 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case

Code Information:

18168-BLN : 16763-MFY : 16502-MFY : And Julian day codes (DDY): 226 through 406

Distribution Pattern:

nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated