The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0358-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling peanut butter products that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products distributed nationally and in Hong Kong.

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 Critical severity score per 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 3,774 cases of 12 16-ounce jars of Serious Food... Silly Prices Peanut Butter, Creamy. These products have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and in Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Serious Food... Silly Prices Peanut Butter, Creamy, Net Wt. 16 oz, UPC 4792100432, Distributed by Newflower Farmers Market Boulder, CO 80301. Labeling is orange, red, blue, white and yellow with black, orange, white and yellow 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 →