The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0388-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

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

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific almond, peanut, and cashew butter products, including Archer Farms, 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 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 recall includes Archer Farms Creamy Cashew Butter, 16 oz, distributed by Target Corporation. The specific product has a UPC of 8523920335 and features labeling in green, maroon, and red with yellow, red, and black print. The quantity involved is 2,479 units of 16 oz jars. The products were distributed nationally across all 50 U.S. states and internationally to 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. If you have these products, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or retailer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Archer Farms Creamy Cashew Butter, 16 oz, UPC 8523920335, Distributed by TARGET Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403. Labeling is Green, Maroon, Red with Yellow, red, and black print writing.

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 →