The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0345-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Naturally More Organic Peanut Butter and other nut butters because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of 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 structured data is Naturally More Organic Peanut Butter, Net Wt. 16 oz, with UPC 5859500020, distributed by SNAClite LLC.

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 and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names. The best-if-used-by dates for the affected units range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall. The source text does not provide specific instructions on how to dispose of the product or contact information for refunds, but the recall is voluntary and limited to the specific products and dates mentioned.

The recalled product

Product
Naturally More Organic Peanut Butter, Net Wt. 16 oz, UPC 5859500020, Distributed by SNAClite LLC, PO BOX 661436, Birmingham, AL 35226.

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 →