The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0402-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Tahini Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sunland Natural Tahini and other nut butters 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 Sunland Natural Tahini, Creamy Roasted Sesame, 16 oz, UPC 4868771906. The recall also includes Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The specific quantity involved is 832 units of 16 oz containers, with Best-If-Used-By dates ranging from May 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these 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 will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Tahini, Creamy Roasted Sesame, 16 oz, UPC 4868771906, 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 →