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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0794-2018/FDA enforcement
Ventura Foods LLC·Food·Jan 4, 2018

Sunglow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 Sng), NET WT 16 OZ (1 lb) 454 g

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAK, AL, AR, CO +32 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVentura Foods LLC
Recalling firmVentura Foods LLCBrea, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
10 026700 13499 6
Lot / date codes
  • 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
Distribution area
AKALARCOFLGAIAIDILINKSKYLAMDMEMIMNMOMSMTNDNENJNMNVNYOHOKORPASCSDTXVTWAWI

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

United States

Quantity affected7, 364 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 14, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0794-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ventura Foods LLC initiated this food recall on January 4, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin. The FDA report lists distribution as: 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

Sunglow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 Sng), NET WT 16 OZ (1 lb) 454 g was made or distributed by Ventura Foods LLC in Brea, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0794-2018, dated February 14, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Sunglow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 Sng), NET WT 16 OZ (1 lb) 454 g recall?

Ventura Foods LLC recalled Sunglow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 Sng), NET WT 16 OZ (1 lb) 454 g in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0794-2018. SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Ventura Foods LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0794-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.