The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0399-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

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

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

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 Sunland Natural Peanut Butter, Creamy Banana Spread, 16 oz, with UPC 4868760906. The recall covers 1,835 units of this specific item.

These products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, 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 not consume the products and should contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter, Creamy Banana Spread, 16 oz, UPC 4868760906, 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 →