Sysco Classic Liquid Margarine; 2 x 17.5 lb. plastic containers; 99961WFS

Ventura Foods LLC recalled Sysco Classic Liquid Margarine in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 16, 2019.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Two lots of Sysco Classic Liquid Margarine have mislabeled interior packaging that identifies the product as Clear Canola Salad Oil STF which does not declare soy lecithin on the labeling." 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 "2 locations in AZ and UT." 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 546 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 6, 2019), 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.