Nearly 1.7 Million Pounds of Sugar Recalled Over Possible Wheat Contamination

A large sugar recall is affecting products distributed across eight states, and shoppers are being asked to check specific bags before using them.

United Sugar Producers and Refiners, based in Minneapolis, voluntarily recalled nearly 1.7 million pounds of brown and powdered sugar products on Aug. 19, 2026, after the products were found to possibly contain wheat kernels. The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Sept. 21.

The recall affects specific products, brands, package sizes, and batch codes, not all brown sugar or powdered sugar products.

For shoppers and businesses in the affected states, the first step is checking whether the listed products match what is in their pantry, bakery supply room, or inventory.

What products are included in the recall?

The recalled products include five specific sugar products sold under several brand names and package sizes.

United Light Brown Sugar in 50-pound bags is included if it has batch codes MHD26223 through MHD26229.

Good & Gather Light Brown Sugar in 2-pound bags is also included with batch codes MHD26223 through MHD26229.

United 6X Powdered Sugar in 50-pound bags is part of the recall with batch codes MHD26223 through MHD26229.

Good & Gather Powdered Sugar in 2-pound bags is included with the same batch-code range, MHD26223 through MHD26229.

Crystal Sugar Powdered Sugar in 25-pound bags is included if it has batch code MHD26230.

Consumers should compare the brand, package size, and batch code rather than assuming every product from a listed brand is affected.

Where were the recalled products distributed?

The recalled sugar products were distributed in eight states:

Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

However, distribution to a state does not mean every city, store, or food business in that state received the affected products.

Retailers, distributors, and food-service businesses may have received different products or lots, so local availability needs to be confirmed before identifying specific stores as affected.

Why is wheat contamination a concern?

The FDA says the recalled sugar may contain wheat kernels. Wheat is one of the FDA’s nine major food allergens.

For people with a wheat allergy, consuming an affected product could cause an allergic reaction. The FDA’s Class II classification means exposure may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, while the likelihood of serious outcomes is considered remote.

The recall does not mean all sugar products contain wheat. The action applies only to the specific products and batch codes listed.

What should consumers do with recalled sugar?

Consumers and businesses who have the affected products should not use them.

The recalled packages can be returned to the store where they were purchased for a refund or discarded.

Shoppers who are unsure whether their product is included should check the package details carefully, including the product name, size, and batch code.

Consumers with questions can contact United Sugar Producers and Refiners at 1-800-984-3585.

Target Guest Services can also be contacted at 1-800-440-0680 for questions involving Target products.

What local shoppers should know

Because the recall includes both consumer-size bags and large commercial packages, the impact may extend beyond home kitchens.

The recalled products include 2-pound bags as well as 25- and 50-pound bags, meaning food-service businesses, bakeries and other commercial users should also review their supplies.

Local shoppers should not assume a nearby grocery store, Target location, or restaurant supplier carried the affected lots unless that has been confirmed directly.

Retailers and businesses in the affected states are reviewing inventory and handling recall procedures, but specific local store involvement depends on whether those locations received the recalled products.

What happens next?

Consumers should continue checking official recall information and follow instructions for identifying affected products.

Anyone with a bag of sugar matching the listed brands, sizes, and batch codes should avoid using it until they confirm whether it is part of the recall.

The key details are simple: check the label, match the batch code, and take action only if the product fits the recall description. This recall involves specific sugar products, not every bag of brown sugar or powdered sugar on store shelves.