Sunland Peanut Butter Products Recalled 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 source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
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 structured data is Sunland Chocolate PB, available in 50 lb and 500 lb sizes with UPC 073301.
The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected products were distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The total quantity involved is 166 units. Consumers should check their pantries for these products with Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013, and stop using them if they match the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Chocolate PB, 50 lb UPC 073301; 500 lb UPC 073301.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 166
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.
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