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 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which corresponds to a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
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 reason for the recall is that these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall includes Fresh and Easy Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz, packed in plastic jars with a plastic screw-on lid. The product has a UPC of 20003395 and features green and white labeling with white, green, and black print. It was produced for Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Inc, located in El Segundo, CA. The best-if-used-by dates for the affected items range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.
The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names, including in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should stop consuming the products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh and Easy Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz, packed in plastic jars with a plastic screw on lid, UPC 20003395; labeling is green and white with white, green and black print writing. Produced for Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Inc, El Segundo, CA 90245.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- Hazard
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.
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