Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check their pantries for affected items.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
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 the metadata is Natural Value Crunchy Salted 100% Organic Peanut Butter, 18 oz, with UPC 706173011064.
The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The quantity involved is 970 units of 18 oz jars. Affected items have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should not consume the product and should follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Natural Value Crunchy Salted 100% Organic Peanut Butter, 18 oz, 706173011064.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- Hazard
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.
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