The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0341-2013·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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella contamination in food products typically warrants a Critical rating due to the high risk of serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The source text does not specify the exact number of units recalled or the specific distribution locations for this particular recall notice, though the product metadata indicates national distribution.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for items matching the description and stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures.

The recalled product

Product
Joseph's Salt-Free No Sugar Added New Crunchy Valencia Peanut Butter, 18 oz, UPC 3307915073, labeling is green white red and yellow with red, white, black, and green print writing. Manufactured for: Joseph's Lite Cookies 9422 N. US Hwy 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 USA.

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 →