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United Sugar recalls 1.7 million pounds of sugar over wheat contamination

sugar recall wheat contamination food allergy FDA recall Good & Gather

United Sugar Producers and Refiners has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 1.7 million pounds of light brown and powdered sugar due to potential wheat kernel contamination. The recall, classified by the FDA on September 21, affects products distributed across eight U.S. states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Retail products include 2-pound bags of Target’s Good & Gather brand light brown sugar (UPC 0 85239-08454 0) and powdered sugar (UPC 0 85239-08455 7). Industrial and larger-scale products involved include 50-pound bags of United light brown sugar and United 6X powdered sugar, as well as 25-pound bags of Crystal Sugar powdered sugar.

Consumers are advised to check batch numbers to identify affected items. For Good & Gather, affected batches include MHD26223 through MHD26229. The FDA warns that wheat is a major allergen and exposure can cause serious reactions, including hives, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty breathing.

Entities

Crystal Sugar · Good & Gather · Target · U.S. Food and Drug Administration · United Sugar Producers and Refiners

Sources

Before You Use the Sugar in Your Pantry, Check if It’s Part of a 1. 7 Million-Pound Recall [soyummy.com]
Sugar recall: 1. 7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens [www.livenowfox.com]
Sugar Recall: 1. 7 Million Pounds Pulled Over Wheat Risk [balleralert.com]
Nearly 1. 7 Million Pounds of Brown Sugar, Powdered Sugar Recalled Over Potential Wheat Contamination [www.ntd.com]