The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0463-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Nut Butters Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific nut butter and tahini 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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Almond & Valencia Mixed Nuts Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 59606. The distribution pattern indicates national distribution under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Affected products have Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The agency classification for this recall is Class I.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Almond & Valencia Mixed Nuts Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 59606.

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 →