The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0347-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew butter products 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Naturally More Peanut Butter Crunchy, Net Wt. 16 oz, with UPC 5859500033. This product is distributed by SNAClite LLC and features tan, yellow, and white labeling with photos of peanuts and red and black print writing.

The affected products have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The recall involves 18,780 units of the 16 oz size. Distribution was national, covering all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Naturally More Peanut Butter Crunchy, Net Wt. 16 oz, UPC 5859500033, Distributed by SNAClite LLC, PO BOX 661436, Birmingham, AL 35226. Labeling is tan, yellow and white with photos of peanuts and red 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 →