CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG) recalled

Ventura Foods is recalling SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 9 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Code: MMAR0618 and 03.06.18, MMAR1218 and 03.12.18, MMAR2018 and 03.20.18, MMAR2218 and 03.22.18, MMAR2718 and 03.27.18, MAPR0318 and 04.03.18, MAPR1018 and 04.10.18, MAPR1718 and 04.17.18, MAPR2418 and 04.24.18, MMAY0118 and 05.01.18.

Quantity recalled9, 143 cases

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-0401-2018
FDA event ID: 78506
Recalling firm: Ventura Foods, Brea, CA
Brand: SunGlow
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Nov 2017
FDA classified: 29 Nov 2017
Reported: 29 Nov 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Soy
Product category: Butter

Timeline

9 Nov 2017	Recall initiated by company
29 Nov 2017	Classified by FDA	+20 days
29 Nov 2017	Published in enforcement report	+0 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, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 26700-13499. Outer case: Net Wt 36 lb (16.32 kg). UPC 1 00 26700 13499 6. Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821

Where it was distributed

AR, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, KY,LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VT, WI

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Illinois Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Oregon

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Code: MMAR0618 and 03.06.18, MMAR1218 and 03.12.18, MMAR2018 and 03.20.18, MMAR2218 and 03.22.18, MMAR2718 and 03.27.18, MAPR0318 and 04.03.18, MAPR1018 and 04.10.18, MAPR1718 and 04.17.18, MAPR2418 and 04.24.18, MMAY0118 and 05.01.18.

Where was it sold?

AR, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, KY,LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VT, 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 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.

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