The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0479-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score 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 product identified in the metadata is Sunland Onion Parsley Peanut Butter, 375 g, with UPC C47810.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The best-if-used-by dates for the affected units range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall notice. If the products are found, consumers should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Onion Parsley Peanut Butter, 375 g, UPC C47810.

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 →