The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0372-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Organic Creamy Peanut Butter 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond Butter and Peanut Butter products. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the structured data is Sunland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter in 40 lb, 5 lb, 32 lb, and 35 lb containers.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units were distributed nationally under various brand names, including in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The total quantity involved is 3,388 units. Affected products have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 lb, UPC 4868730725, 40 lb UPC 4868722715; 5 lb UPC 4868732704; 32 lb 4868732723; 35 lb 4868732724. Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
Affected units
3,388

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 →