The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0366-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland Inc. is recalling specific lots of Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy Valencia No Stir 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy Valencia No Stir, 16 oz, UPC 4868787906. The recall affects products manufactured between May 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012, with Best-If-Used-By dates ranging from May 1, 2011 to September 24, 2013.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

Consumers with these products should check their Best-If-Used-By dates and UPC codes to determine if they are affected. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Sunland, Incorporated for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy Valencia No Stir, 16 oz, UPC 4868787906, Gluten Free, Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

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 →