The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0482-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, 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 Organic Creamy Valencia Valencia Peanut Butter products. The recall covers 16 oz jars (UPC 048687329700) and 500 g jars (UPC 48687328093). The affected products have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall is part of a broader voluntary limited recall of Sunland's 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 affected peanut butter was distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 048687329700; 500 g, UPC 48687328093.

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 →

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