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Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar products are part of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall after a possible wheat contamination issue was identified.
The action involves light brown and powdered sugar sold under the United, Good & Gather and Crystal Sugar brands. The products reached stores and commercial customers in eight states, including Texas.
The recall began Aug. 19, 2026, according to the FDA enforcement record. The agency classified it as Class II on Sept. 21. A Class II classification applies when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, although the likelihood of serious harm is considered remote.
What to know about the sugar recall
United Sugar Producers and Refiners of Minneapolis initiated the action. The affected products include about 1.3 million pounds of light brown sugar and 426,500 pounds of powdered sugar.
The products were distributed in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Good & Gather products sold through Target are among the affected items.
Consumers should check the packaging before using any product covered by the recall. The listed light brown sugar products include United 50-pound packages and Good & Gather 2-pound packages. The affected batch numbers run from MHD26223 through MHD26229 for the listed Good & Gather product.
The powdered sugar list includes United 6X in 50-pound packages, Crystal Sugar in 25-pound packages and Good & Gather in 2-pound packages. The listed batch information varies by product.
Why wheat matters
The concern centers on possible wheat kernel contamination. Wheat is among the major food allergens recognized by the FDA. People with wheat allergies can experience reactions after consuming products containing wheat.
For that reason, consumers with wheat allergies should avoid affected products and check their packages against the listed product and batch information.
The FDA record shows the action remains ongoing. It identifies United Sugar Producers and Refiners as the recalling firm and lists the affected distribution states. Consumers can check the product details and batch information against the FDA’s enforcement record before deciding whether a package in their home is affected.
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