The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0491-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Granulated Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Granulated 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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a Class I recall aligns with the Critical criteria for severe health risks.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Granulated Peanuts, 30 lb packages. The recall covers products with Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013, and UPCs 41333 and 41334. The total quantity involved is 71 cases of 30 lb packages.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is part of a broader voluntary limited recall by Sunland, Inc. of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The affected peanut products 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 using them if they match the described dates and UPCs.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Organic Valencia Roasted and Blanched Granulated Peanuts, 30 lb UPCs 41333 & 41334.

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 →