The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0442-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products distributed nationally and in Hong Kong.

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 is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The specific product identified in the recall notice is Natural Value Crunchy Unsalted 100% Organic Peanut Butter, 18 oz. The recall covers 604 units of this 18 oz size. These products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for products with Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Sunland, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The recall is voluntary and limited to the specific products and dates listed.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Value Crunchy Unsalted 100% Organic Peanut Butter, 18 oz, 706173011026.

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 →

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