The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0390-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

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

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 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, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 covers national distribution across all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The specific product identified in the structured data is Fresh and Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Cups, 72/2 oz, UPC 3248, produced for Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop consuming them if they match the description and manufacturing dates. The agency classification for this recall is Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh and Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Cups, 72/2 oz, UPC 3248, produced for: Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc, El Segundo, CA 80245. Labeling is white with 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 →