The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0478-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they 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 Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The specific product identified in this notice is Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Valencia Crunchy, 500 g, with UPC 048687877348. The recall covers products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items have Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The 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. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Natural Peanut Butter Valencia Crunchy, 500 g, UPC 048687877348.

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 →