The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0337-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products, including Heinen's brand, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen like Salmonella in a Class I recall typically aligns with the highest severity tier due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

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 includes Heinen's All Natural Peanut Butter Creamy 16 oz (UPC 2060140048), which is made for and distributed by Heinen's Inc. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific Heinen's product involved has a quantity of 2,499 x 12 x 16 oz and features red, yellow, and white labeling with white, red, green, and black print. Best-If-Used-By Dates for the affected units range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

The 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 and stop consuming them if they match the description.

The recalled product

Product
Heinen's All Natural Peanut Butter Creamy 16 oz, UPC 2060140048; made for and distributed by Heinen's Inc, 4540 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128. Labeling is red, yellow, and white with white, red, green and black print writing.

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 →

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