The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0382-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Almond Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini 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.

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 specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Almond Butter, 5 lbs, with UPC 72704, produced in Portales, New Mexico.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names to all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected units range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Almond Butter, 5 lbs, UPC 72704, 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 →