The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0418-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Archer Farms No Stir Crunchy Peanut Butter 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, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 this notice is Archer Farms No Stir Crunchy Peanut Butter, 12 oz, with UPC 085239015308. The label features green, brown, and yellow colors with white and black print. The product was manufactured for Target Corporation in Minneapolis, MN.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The distribution pattern includes national distribution under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The affected units have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall notice. If they possess the recalled products, they should stop using them immediately and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Sunland, Inc. is the recalling firm responsible for this action.

The recalled product

Product
Archer Farms No Stir Crunchy Peanut Butter, 12 oz, UPC 085239015308. Labeling is green, brown, and yellow with white and black print writing. Manufactured for Target Corporation Minneapolis, MN 55403.

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 →