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Class II, May Cause HarmF-0401-2018

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

Recalled by Ventura Foods LLC on Nov 9, 2017

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Ventura Foods LLC recalled SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Nov 9, 2017.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "AR, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, KY,LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VT, WI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Brea, CA. The recall covers 9, 143 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 29, 2017), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Product Description

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

Distribution

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 You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.