The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0362-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Sprouts Farmers Market Creamy Peanut Butter and other nut butters due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a 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 includes Sprouts Farmers Market Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, manufactured exclusively for Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix, Arizona. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates 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. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in 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 Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 7487500336, UPC 7487500431. 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 →