Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc., Richmond, VA 23228, UPC 7 32146 18196 0
Recalled by Oasis Trading CO., INC. on Feb 12, 2016
Recall Summary
Oasis Trading CO., INC. recalled Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc., Richmond, VA 23228, UPC 7 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 12, 2016.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Liquid Oil products were reported to contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring in the 35 lb bottles."
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Hillside, NJ. The recall covers 4,905 containers of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jun 22, 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.
Reason for Recall
Liquid Oil products were reported to contain a high density polyethylene resin trim ring in the 35 lb bottles.
Product Description
Pocahontas Clear Liquid Frying Shortening, Net Wt. 35 LB (15.88), Distributed by Progressive Group Alliance, Inc., Richmond, VA 23228, UPC 7 32146 18196 0
Distribution
CO, CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, PR, RI, VA
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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