The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0456-2013·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.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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 at least 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a food product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors.

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 Sun Harvest Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 18 oz, with UPC 646670304392. The recall covers 7,434 units of this specific product. Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected items range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

The products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sun Harvest Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, 18 oz, UPC 646670304392.

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 →