Sunland Nut Butters Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling almond, peanut, and cashew butter products, tahini, and roasted peanuts 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, as it indicates a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.
The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names. Specific product codes include Sunland Crunchy Peanut Butter in 15 lb, 40 lb, and 18 oz sizes, with Best-If-Used-By dates ranging from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items and dates listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should stop using the products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Crunchy Peanut Butter, 15 lbs, UPC 4868721722; 40 lb UPC 21705; 18 oz UPC 48687259090; 15 lb 4898731722. Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters and Spreads
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,314
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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