The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0477-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter 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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 products identified in the structured data include Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Valencia Creamy in 1.1 oz and 500 g sizes.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units were distributed nationally across all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some distribution to Hong Kong. The recall involves 1,284 units with Best-If-Used-By dates ranging from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Valencia Creamy 1.1 oz UPC 048687340729; 500 g UPC 48687867349.
Affected units
1,284

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 →