The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0398-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Nut Butter and Tahini Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific nut butter and tahini products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check their pantries for affected items.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Natural Mixed Nut Butter, Crunchy Almonds and Peanuts, 16 oz, with UPC 4868757906.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 look for Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Mixed Nut Butter, Crunchy Almonds and Peanuts, 16 oz, UPC 4868757906, produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

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 →

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