The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0370-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Almond and Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific almond and peanut butter products manufactured between May 2010 and September 2012 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, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond Butter and Peanut Butter products. The recall covers items manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall includes Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter in various sizes, including 12 oz, 18 oz, 5 lb, 15 lb, 30 lb, 35 lb, 40 lb, 50 lb, and 500 lb containers. Specific UPC codes are listed for each size. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and verify the Best-If-Used-By dates, which range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013. If the product matches the description and date range, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter, 12 oz, UPC 4868726910; 5 lb UPC 22704; 40 lb UPC 22705; 40 lb UPC 22725; 500 lb UPC 26527; 18 oz UPC 4868726909; 15 lb 4868732722; 500 lb UPC 36527; 30 lb UPC 47730; 40 lb UPC 081725; 35 lb UPC 4868786724; 50 lb UPC 086301. Produced by Sunland Inc,
Affected units
953,932

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 →