The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0419-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Organic Peanut Butter for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Archer Farms Organic Chunky Peanut Butter because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve 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 and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall includes Archer Farms Organic Chunky Peanut Butter, 12 oz, manufactured for Target Corporation. The products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Archer Farms Organic Chunky Peanut Butter, 12 oz, with UPC 085239020302. The labeling is described as green, red, and yellow with white and black print writing.

The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong. The recall covers 5,092 units of the 12 oz product. Consumers should check their pantries for products with Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Archer Farms Organic Chunky Peanut Butter, 12 oz, UPC 085239020302. Labeling is green, red, 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 →