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. ;

Ventura Foods Calttn Hq Ap Bulk Oil recalled 18168-BLN : Brilliance Clear Premium Frying Oil 35 lb. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 12, 2016.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "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." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Brea, CA. The recall covers 3681 cases, 12-35 lb jugs/case of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 6, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.