Ventura Foods Llc recalls SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC
Ventura Foods recalls SunGlow Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine due to undeclared soy lecithin. This may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Check product details and contact for remedy.
Lower-risk recall
SunGlow contains undeclared soy lecithin.
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What happened, in plain English
Ventura Foods is recalling SunGlow Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine because it contains undeclared soy lecithin. This poses a risk for people with soy allergies who might react to the ingredient. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19833-ventura-foods-sunglow-butter-margarine-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19833-ventura-foods-sunglow-butter-margarine-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0794-2018
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“Ventura Foods SunGlow Butter Margarine Recall: Undeclared Soy Lecithin.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19833-ventura-foods-sunglow-butter-margarine-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin. Based on FDA recall #F-0794-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0794-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The margarine contains soy lecithin without being listed on the label. This can cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to soy, particularly if they have a known soy allergy.
Who’s affected
People who have purchased SunGlow Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine from Ventura Foods are affected. Those with soy allergies are at higher risk of adverse reactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine' with UPC 26700-13499. The lot codes include MMAY0818, MMAY1518, MMAY2118, MMAY2918, MJUN0518, MJUN1218, MJUN1918, and MJUN2618.
- Brand
Ventura Foods- Product
SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC- Category
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All 2 products in this recall
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| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0794-2018 | 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; 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 | 7,364 cases |
| F-0795-2018 | SunGlow, European Style Butter Blend Margarine, packaged in the following configurations: 1. 16842 SNG, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC 26700-13410. Outer case: Net Wt 36 lb (16.32 kg). UPC 1 00 26700 13410 1 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92821 2. 16836 SNG, 5 grams, Keep Refrigerated. Outer Case: Net Wt 7.9 lb (3.6kg), UPC 1 00 26700 13405 7 Ventura Foods, Brea, CA 92831; 16842 SNG Lot Codes: MAPR0318 and 04.03.18, MAPR0918 and 04.09.18, MAPR1018 and 04.10.18, MAPR1618 and 04.16.18, MAPR1818 and 04.18.18, MAPR2318 and 04.23.18, MAPR2418 and 04.24.18, MAPR3018 and 04.30.18, MFEB1418 and 02.14.18, MFEB1518 and 02.15.18, MFEB1818 and 02.18.18, MFEB2718 and 02.26.18, MFEB2818 and 02.28.18, MJUN0518 and 06.05.18, MJUN0618 and 06.06.18, MJUN1118 and 06.11.18, MJUN1218 and 06.12.18, MJUN1818 and 06.18.18, MJUN1918 and 06.19.18, MMAR0618 and 03.06.18, MMAR1218 and 03.12.18, MMAR1918 and 03.19.18, MMAR2118 and 03.21.18, MMAR2218 and 03.22.18, MMAR2618 and 03.26.18, MMAR2718 and 03.27.18, MMAY0218 and 05.02.18, MMAY0718 and 05.07.18, MMAY0918 and 05.09.18, MMAY1018 and 05.10.18, MMAY1418 and 05.14.18, MMAY1518 and 05.15.18, MMAY2118 and 05.21.18, MMAY2918 and 05.29.18, MMAY3018 and 05.30.18 16836 SNG Lot Codes: M27817, M28517, M29317, M24417, M35417, M35517, M19517, M20117, M20917, M21517, M22217, M22317, M23017, M23717, M25117, M25717, M26517, M26617, M27117, M27217, M27917, M28617, M29217, M30717, M30817, M31417, M32117, M32217, M33517, M33617, M27017, M31917, M32017 | 44,439 cases 16842 SNG and 27,160 cases 16836 SNG |
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Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product contains undeclared soy lecithin, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. It is not safe for those with soy allergies.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product name and UPC code on the packaging. The recalled items have specific lot codes including MMAY0818, MMAY1518, MMAY2118, MMAY2918, MJUN0518, MJUN1218, MJUN1918, and MJUN2618.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Ventura Foods directly for further instructions.
Contact Ventura Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ventura Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0794-2018 — Ventura Foods SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 Hello, I own a SunGlow, Unsalted European Style Butter Blend Margarine (16953 SNG), Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g. Keep Refrigerated. UPC that is covered by recall F-0794-2018 from Ventura Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0794-2018 (January 4, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0794-2018 to see it in context.
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