The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0723-2016·Announced 2016-03-16

Land O Lakes Margarine Cups Recalled for Missing Allergen Labeling

Ventura Foods LLC is recalling Land O Lakes margarine cups because they were distributed without labels, failing to disclose milk and soy allergens.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for common allergens (milk and soy), which corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ventura Foods LLC is recalling 5-gram portion cups of Land O Lakes Fresh Buttery Taste Spread margarine intended for the food service market. The product is packaged in 5-gram plastic cups and is a product of Land O'Lakes Inc. of Arden Hills, MN.

The recall was initiated because the cases of margarine cups were distributed without label information. Consequently, the product failed to disclose that the margarine contains the allergens milk and soy.

The affected product was distributed to one distribution center in Tennessee and further distributed to other centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana. The specific production date is J28115 and the lot number is 150528116. Individuals with milk or soy allergies should avoid consuming this product. Consumers and food service operators should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Land O Lakes, Fresh Buttery Taste Spread, 48% Vegetable Oil Spread, A product of Land O'Lakes Inc. Arden Hills, MN. Packaged in 5 gram plastic cups.
Manufacturer
Ventura Foods LLC

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Production date J28115 Lot number 150528116

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: