The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0361-2013·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, as it indicates 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 Sprouts Farmers Market Crunchy Peanut Butter, No Salt, 16 oz, with UPC 7487500335, manufactured exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix, Arizona.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and look for Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013, for the specific Sprouts Farmers Market item. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally to Hong Kong under various brand names. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Sprouts Farmers Market Crunchy Peanut Butter, No Salt, 16 oz, UPC 7487500335, Manufactured Exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix, Arizona 85028.

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 →