The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0473-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 40 lb jars of Natural Peanut Butter because the products 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 agency classification is FDA 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 Sunland Natural Peanut Butter, 40 lb UPC 044725. The recall involves 1,656 units of the product. This recall is part of a broader action affecting Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific units in this recall have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The product was distributed nationally under various brand names to all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter, 40 lb UPC 044725.

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 →