CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bunge Creamy Frying Shortening recalled by Bunge Oil North America
Bunge Oil North America is recalling Bunge Creamy Frying Shortening, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil "For All Deep Frying", distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1358-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73583
- Recalling firm
- Bunge Oil North America, Kearny, NJ
- Brand
- Bunge Creamy
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 May 2016
- Reported
- 25 May 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Tofu & Soy
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 May 2016 | Classified by FDA | +98 days |
| 25 May 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The presence of a foreign material inside jugs of Bunge Vegetable Oil.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bunge Creamy Frying Shortening, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil "For All Deep Frying", Net Wt 35 lb (17.4 Liter), Distributed By. IAS International American Supermarkets, 226 Old New Brunswick Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Mfd By: Bunge, Bradley, IL 60915, UPC 0 00 78684 69024 4
Where it was distributed
CT, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA and VT
ConnecticutMassachusettsMarylandNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaVirginiaVermont
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The presence of a foreign material inside jugs of Bunge Vegetable Oil.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #6026012210
Where was it sold?
CT, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, VA and VT
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
23 other products · FDA event 73583This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hooters Creamy Liquid soybean Frying Oil recalled.
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