The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0403-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Organic Valencia Peanut Butter because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed nationally and internationally.

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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy, 12 oz, UPC 4868732810. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product was manufactured between May 1, 2010 and September 2012, with Best-If-Used-By Dates ranging from May 1, 2011 to September 24, 2013. The recall covers 532 units of the 12 oz jars. Distribution was national across all 50 U.S. states and included some international distribution to Hong Kong.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and UPC code. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy, 12 oz, UPC 4868732810, 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 →