The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0497-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Products Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific peanut products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products manufactured between May 2010 and September 2012.

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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Roasted Blanched Organic Spanish Peanuts, 30 lb, UPC 2370230000. The recall also includes Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and other Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The agency classification for this recall is Class I.

The reason for the recall is that these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected peanut products were distributed nationally under various brand names to all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. The specific 30 lb units involved in this recall have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. Sunland, Inc. is the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Roasted Blanched Organic Spanish Peanuts, 30 lb UPC 2370230000.

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 →