Sunland Peanut Butter Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew butter products and tahini 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 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen like Salmonella in a Class I recall typically indicates a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences, aligning with the Critical criteria for high-risk pathogens in severe contexts.
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 Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy Dark Chocolate, 12 oz, with UPC 4868754810.
The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The quantity involved is 101 units of 12 oz jars. Consumers should check their pantries for these products with Best-If-Used-By dates between May 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. Sunland, Incorporated is the recalling firm located in Portales, NM.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Organic Valencia Peanut Butter, Creamy Dark Chocolate, 12 oz, UPC 4868754810, produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- Hazard
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.
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