The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0395-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Peanuts 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Peanuts, 30 lbs, UPC 41330. The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The recall covers 58 cases of 30 lbs each. These products were distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected units range from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Peanuts, 30 lbs, UPC 41330, manufactured by: Sunland, Inc, Portales, NM 88130. 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 →