The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0495-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut and Nut Butter Products Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew butter products, as well as tahini and roasted peanuts, due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. 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, 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 structured data is Sunland Roasted and Blanched Granulated Runner Peanuts, 30 lb, with a UPC of 4868763329.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected items were distributed nationally to all 50 U.S. states under various brand names, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The quantity involved is 87 cases of 30 lb units. The Best-If-Used-By dates for the affected units range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should stop using the products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Roasted and Blanched Granulated Runner Peanuts, 30 lb UPC 4868763329.

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 →