The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0348-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

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 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 recall includes Naturally More Peanut Butter, Gluten Free Vegan, in 16 oz and 26 oz sizes, distributed by SNAClite LLC. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Naturally More Peanut Butter, Gluten Free Vegan, Net Wt. 26 oz, UPC 5859500055, 16 oz, UPC 5859500050 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 →