The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0467-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Butter and Nut Products Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific butter and nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check their pantries for affected items.

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 is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

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 source text does not specify the exact number of units recalled or the specific distribution locations for these items, though the structured metadata indicates national distribution.

Consumers are advised to check their pantries for these specific products. If you have purchased these items, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Creamy Butter, 40 lb, UPC 26725.

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 →