The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0457-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter Products for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric criteria for FDA Class I recalls.

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 Sun Harvest Natural Creamy Roasted Almond Butter, 16 oz, with UPC 646670304293.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and look for Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sun Harvest Natural Creamy Roasted Almond Butter, 16 oz, UPC 646670304293.

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 →