The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0343-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products manufactured between May 2010 and September 2012.

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 of serious adverse health consequences or death, meeting the criteria for a Critical severity score.

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 is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Natural Value Creamy Peanut Butter/Salt, Product of the USA, Net Wt. 15 lbs, with UPC 910053. The labeling is described as white with black print writing.

The recall involves 2,528 units of the 15 lb product. Distribution was national, covering all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products with Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013, and stop using them if they match the description.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Value Creamy Peanut Butter/Salt, Product of the USA, Net Wt. 15 lbs, UPC 910053. Labeling is white with 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 →