The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0488-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Tahini Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Tahini Butter and other nut butters manufactured between May 2010 and September 2012 due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

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 affected items were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall includes Sunland Tahini Butter, 6 x 5 lb UPC 71704, with 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 products and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Tahini Butter, 6 x 5 lb UPC 71704

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 →