The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0331-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter Products for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini items due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the metadata is Fresh and Easy Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz, packed in plastic jars with a plastic screw-on lid, UPC 51379022518.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected units range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items and dates listed. If they possess the recalled products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh and Easy Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz, packed in plastic jars with a plastic screw on lid, UPC 51379022518; labeling is maroon, green and white with green maroon, white, and black print writing. Produced for Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Inc, El Segundo, CA 90245.

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 (3)

  • Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1
  • 2011 and September 24
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 187 recalled by Sunland, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 187 products in this recall →