The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0391-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products distributed nationally and in Hong Kong.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen associated with significant health risks.

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 Fresh and Easy Goodness Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter, 12/8 1.1 oz, with UPC 51379041625. These products were produced for Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc. The recall includes products with Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided in the recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh and Easy Goodness Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter, 12/8 1.1 oz, UPC 51379041625, produced for: Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc, El Segundo, CA 80245.

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 →