The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0405-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The specific product identified in this notice is Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy Cherry Vanilla, 12 oz, with UPC 4868755810. These products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items have Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best-If-Used-By dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy Cherry Vanilla, 12 oz, UPC 4868755810, 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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