The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0409-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 source metadata explicitly lists the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the structured data is American Choice Creamy Peanut Butter, 5 lb, with UPC AC223. The labeling is described as white and black print writing.

The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The quantity involved is 343 units of 5 lb. The Best-If-Used-By Dates for the affected items range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates.

The recalled product

Product
American Choice Creamy Peanut Butter, 5 lb, UPC AC223. labeling is white and black print writing.

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 March 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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