The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0470-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter and nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, and the hazard involves Salmonella, 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 products subject to this recall were 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 structured data is Sunland Mixed Nuts Creamy Peanut Butter, 5 lb UPC 56704. The recall covers 7 x 5 lb units with Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

These 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 specific products and dates and stop consuming them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Mixed Nuts Creamy Peanut Butter, 5 lb UPC 56704.

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 →