The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0453-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated 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 reason for the recall is that these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items include Serious Food Silly Prices Peanut Butter Crunchy, 16 oz, with UPC 847921004331. The total quantity involved is 2,702 units of 16 oz jars. Best-If-Used-By dates for the recalled items range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

The 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 these specific products and dates. If found, they should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Serious Food Silly Prices Peanut Butter Crunchy, 16 oz, UPC 847921004331.

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 →

Similar recalls