The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0368-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of natural peanut butter due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check their pantry for affected products.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Valencia Salt Free, 16 oz, UPC 4868722906. The recall covers 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 these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product was distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The total quantity involved is 17,309 cases of 6 x 16 oz jars. The product is described as gluten-free and produced by Sunland Inc. in Portales, New Mexico.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and verify the UPC and Best-If-Used-By dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Valencia Salt Free, 16 oz, UPC 4868722906, 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 →