CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Feb 2018 · 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 36 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot Codes: MMAY0818 and 05.08.18, MMAY1518 and 05.15.18, MMAY2118 and 05.21.18, MMAY2918 and 05.29.18, MJUN0518 and 06.05.18, MJUN1218 and 06.12.18, MJUN1918 and 06.19.18, MJUN2618 and 06.26.18
Quantity recalled7,364 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-0794-2018
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
E-Mail
Reason category
Undeclared Soy
Product category
Butter

Timeline

4 Jan 2018Recall initiated by company
8 Feb 2018Classified by FDA+35 days
14 Feb 2018Published 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, 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

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

Why was it recalled?

SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Which lots are affected?

Lot Codes: MMAY0818 and 05.08.18, MMAY1518 and 05.15.18, MMAY2118 and 05.21.18, MMAY2918 and 05.29.18, MJUN0518 and 06.05.18, MJUN1218 and 06.12.18, MJUN1918 and 06.19.18, MJUN2618 and 06.26.18

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 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

1 other product · FDA event 79098
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IISunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine recalled by Ventura FoodsSunGlowVentura FoodsUndeclared Soy36 states

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