CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine recalled by Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods is recalling SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine, distributed in 36 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Jan 2018 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-0795-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79098
- Recalling firm
- Ventura Foods, Brea, CA
- Brand
- SunGlow
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Jan 2018
- FDA classified
- 8 Feb 2018
- Reported
- 14 Feb 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Soy
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 4 Jan 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Feb 2018 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.
Product as listed by the FDA
SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine, packaged in the following configurations: 1. 16842 SNG, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 26700-13410. Outer case: Net Wt 36 lb (16.32 kg). UPC 1 00 26700 13410 1 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821 2. 16836 SNG, 5 grams, Keep Refrigerated. Outer Case: Net Wt 7.9 lb (3.6kg), UPC 1 00 26700 13405 7 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92831
Where it was distributed
AK, AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VT, WA, WI
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontana
Questions about this recall
Is SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine recalled?
Yes. Ventura Foods recalled SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine on 4 Jan 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0795-2018.
Why was it recalled?
SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.
Which lots are affected?
16842 SNG Lot Codes: MAPR0318 and 04.03.18, MAPR0918 and 04.09.18, MAPR1018 and 04.10.18, MAPR1618 and 04.16.18, MAPR1818 and 04.18.18, MAPR2318 and 04.23.18, MAPR2418 and 04.24.18, MAPR3018 and 04.30.18, MFEB1418 and 02.14.18, MFEB1518 and 02.15.18, MFEB1818 and 02.18.18, MFEB2718 and 02.26.18, MFEB2818 and 02.28.18, MJUN0518 and 06.05.18, MJUN0618 and 06.06.18, MJUN1118 and 06.11.18, MJUN1218 and 06.12.18, MJUN1818 and 06.18.18, MJUN1918 and 06.19.18, MMAR0618 and 03.06.18, MMAR1218 and 03.12.18, MMAR1918 and 03.19.18, MMAR2118 and 03.21.18, MMAR2218 and 03.22.18, MMAR2618 and 03.26.18, MMAR2718 and 03.27.18, MMAY0218 and 05.02.18, MMAY0718 and 05.07.18, MMAY0918 and 05.09.18, MMAY1018 and 05.10.18, MMAY1418 and 05.14.18, MMAY1518 and 05.15.18, MMAY2118 and 05.21.18, MMAY2918 and 05.29.18, MMAY3018 and 05.30.18 16836 SNG Lot Codes: M27817, M28517, M29317, M24417, M35417, M35517, M19517, M20117, M20917, M21517, M22217, M22317, M23017, M23717, M25117, M25717, M26517, M26617, M27117, M27217, M27917, M28617, M29217, M30717, M30817, M31417, M32117, M32217, M33517, M33617, M27017, M31917, M32017
Where was it sold?
AK, AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO,MS, MT, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, VT, WA, WI
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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