The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0423-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter Products for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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.

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 agency has classified this recall as Class I.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the structured data is Arrowhead Mills Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 lb, with UPC 47046. 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 should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The source text does not specify the exact number of affected units or report any illnesses.

The recalled product

Product
Arrowhead Mills Creamy Peanut Butter, 40 lb, UPC 47046.

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 →