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.
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-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
- 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, 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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine recalled by Ventura FoodsSunGlow | Ventura Foods | Undeclared Soy | 36 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Food | CLASS II | Ca Og2 Red Lf W/tag Ca Og2 Gr Romn W/tg Usa/mex Og2 Butter recalled | UNFI General Corporate | Other | 5 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Dinstuhl's Pecan Brittle recalled by Dinstuhl's Fine Candy CompanyDinstuhl's | Dinstuhl's Fine Candy Company | Undeclared Allergens | MO, MS |