Sunland Peanut Butter Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew 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 agency classification is 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. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
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 is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds, Crunchy and Salted, 16 oz, with UPC 989275. This product was distributed and sold exclusively by Trader Joe's in Monrovia, CA, but the broader recall covers national distribution across all 50 U.S. states and some international distribution in Hong Kong under various brand names.
Consumers should check their pantries for these products and look for Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013, for the specific Trader Joe's item. If you have these products, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the recalling firm for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds, Crunchy and Salted, 16 oz, UPC 989275, distributed and sold exclusively by : Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016. Labeling is Maroon and tan with maroon, white, and red print writing.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- 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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