The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0379-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

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 specific products identified in the recall notice include Sunland Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter in 5 lb and 500 lb sizes. These items were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally to Hong Kong under various brand names.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected products and look for Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. If you have these products, you should stop using them and contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on how to return them or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter, 5 lbs, UPC 4868786704, and 500 lb, UPC 086527. 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 →