The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0394-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Tahini and Nut Butters Due to Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific tahini and nut 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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella contamination in food products typically warrants the highest severity rating due to the potential for serious health consequences.

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 Serious Food Silly Prices Tahini, 12 oz, with UPC 4792100444. This item was distributed by Newflower Farmers Market in Boulder, CO. The recall covers 352 units of the 12 oz tahini product.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products. The affected items have Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Serious Food Silly Prices Tahini, 12 oz, UPC 4792100444, Distributed by Newflower Farmers Market Boulder, CO 80301. Labeling is red, yellow blue and white with yellow 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 →