The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0475-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Caramel Spread Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Caramel Spread 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 Creamy Caramel Spread, 16 oz, product code 048687599066. The recall affects 1,834 units of the 16-ounce product. The agency classifies this recall as Class I.

The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units have Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The source text notes that the broader recall covers Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The product was distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product code and Best-If-Used-By dates listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recall criteria.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Caramel Spread, 16 oz, 048687599066.

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 →