The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0396-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Roasted and Blanched Peanuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific roasted and blanched peanut 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Runner Peanuts. The affected product is sold in 30 lb bulk packages with UPC 4868763326. The recall covers 1,380 units of this specific product.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The source text notes that this recall is part of a broader action involving Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The affected peanuts have Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The product was distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific dates and UPC codes and stop using the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Runner Peanuts, 30 lbs, UPC 4868763326, Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130. Bulk product.

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 →