The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0421-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Arrowhead Mills Crunchy Valencia Peanut Butter Due to Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Arrowhead Mills Crunchy Valencia 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 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

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 specific product identified in this notice is Arrowhead Mills Crunchy Valencia Peanut Butter, 15 lb, UPC 074333470380. 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 affected Arrowhead Mills Crunchy Valencia Peanut Butter has Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The product was distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected product and stop using it if it matches the description and dates provided. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions beyond the recall action.

The recalled product

Product
Arrowhead Mills Crunchy Valencia Peanut Butter, 15 lb, UPC 074333470380.

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 →