Nearly 1.7 Million Pounds of Sugar Recalled in 8 States

Sugar isn't something we expect to find on a recall list. But nearly 1.7 million pounds of brown and powdered sugar are involved in a sugar recall because some packages may contain wheat kernels.

United Sugar Producers and Refiners initiated the recall in August, and the FDA classified it as a Class II recall on September 21st. The affected products include sugar sold under three different names, so this one may be worth a trip to the pantry.

Three Sugar Brands Are Included in the Recall

The three names included in the recall are:

• United

• Crystal Sugar

• Good & Gather

Some of the affected sugar came in large 25- and 50-pound bags for commercial use.

For most of us, the Good & Gather sugar recall is the one to check at home. Two 2-pound bags are affected:

• Light Brown Sugar: UPC 0 85239-08454 0

• Powdered Sugar: UPC 0 85239-08455 7

Both were distributed by Target and have batch codes MHD26223 through MHD26229.

The Recall Spans Eight States

According to the FDA recall record, the affected sugar made its way to stores in:

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Minnesota

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• Texas

The larger brown sugar recall also includes 50-pound bags of United Light Brown Sugar.

The powdered sugar recall includes:

• 25-pound bags of Crystal Sugar Powdered Sugar

• 50-pound bags of United 6X Powdered Sugar

So, this recall reaches well beyond the smaller Good & Gather bags we might recognize from Target's baking aisle.

Wheat Is the Reason for the Recall

The problem isn't the sugar itself. The products may have been contaminated with wheat kernels, which is an issue because wheat isn't declared as an allergen on the affected sugar.

For someone with a wheat allergy, that’s a big deal. The FDA identifies wheat as one of the nine major food allergens in the U.S. Reactions can range from hives, swelling, and digestive symptoms to anaphylaxis.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall. That classification is used when exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or when the chance of serious health consequences is considered remote.

Check the Bag Before You Start Baking

If brown or powdered sugar is in your next fall baking recipe, take a look at the brand, size, UPC, and batch code before using it. That's especially important if someone in your household has a wheat allergy.

A bag of sugar may seem like one of the least complicated things in the kitchen. And, for the products included in this recall, a quick label check can keep it that way.

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