The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0490-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Peanuts 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 per the rubric mandates a score of at least 4, and the presence of Salmonella contamination in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity level due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Peanuts, 30 lb UPC 41331. The recall covers 3,267 units of the product. The company is recalling these items because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products have Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. The recall is part of a broader voluntary limited recall of Sunland's Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The affected peanuts were distributed nationally under various brand names to all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Bar Ready Peanuts, 30 lb UPC 41331.

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 →