Sunland Peanut and Almond Butter Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut and almond butter products 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 text explicitly identifies the agency classification as 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 affected items were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall covers Sunland Natural Creamy Peanut Butter in 18 oz, 5 lb, and 500 lb sizes. The products were distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Affected units have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 18 oz, UPC 4868767909, 5 lb, UPC 48687009704, 500 lb UPC 22527. Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Peanut Butter
- Hazard
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.
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