The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0342-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, and 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 product identified in the structured data is Joseph's Salt-Free No Sugar Added New Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 18 oz, with UPC 3307915072.

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 specific peanut butter product range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The recall is voluntary and limited to the specific products and dates mentioned.

The recalled product

Product
Joseph's Salt-Free No Sugar Added New Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 18 oz, UPC 3307915072, labeling is orange, 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 →