The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0339-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

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

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 Heinen's Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy 16 oz, which was made for and distributed by Heinen's Inc. These products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The total quantity involved is 667 cases of 12 x 16 oz units.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and dates listed in the recall notice. If the products are found, consumers should not consume them and should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Heinen's Organic Peanut Butter Crunchy 16 oz, UPC 2060140045; made for and distributed by Heinen's Inc, 4540 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128. Labeling is green, 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 →