The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0454-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Tahini Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sprouts Tahini Butter and other nut butters because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 specific product identified in this notice is Sprouts Tahini Butter, 16 oz, with UPC 874875004322. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names, including in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The total quantity involved is 504 units of 16 oz. 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 stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions beyond the recall notice itself.

The recalled product

Product
Sprouts Tahini Butter, 16 oz, UPC 874875004322.

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 →