The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0435-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Valencia peanuts and nut products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Sunland, Inc. voluntarily recalled its Valencia peanuts and related nut products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves potential Salmonella contamination—a high-risk pathogen—but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness correspond to a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. conducted a voluntary limited recall of its Valencia peanuts and related nut products—including almond, peanut, cashew butter, tahini, and roasted blanched peanuts—because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were manufactured between May 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012, and distributed nationally across all 50 U.S. states with some international distribution in Hong Kong. The best-by dates on the products ranged from March 1, 2011 to September 24, 2013.

Consumers are advised to check their homes and discarding any remaining product from this batch. Those with unopened containers should consult the manufacturer for further guidance. The recall is classified as a high-risk pathogen issue without reported illness, placing it at moderate to high concern for food safety.

The recalled product

Product
Multiple Organics Certified Organic Valencia Peanuts-Dry Roasted, 30 lbs, UPC 5VR3023099.

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 →