The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0381-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter Products for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific nut butter and tahini 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

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 items manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The company is taking this action because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled, specific lot numbers, or the geographic distribution of the affected products. It also does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of these items.

Consumers who have these products in their possession should check the manufacturing dates to see if they fall within the specified range. If the products are affected, consumers should stop using them and contact Sunland, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Creamy Sugar Butter, 5 lbs, UPC 26704, 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 →