The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0498-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut butter products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The products subject to this recall were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Sunland TruePB Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 16 oz, with UPC 48687349708. The recall covers 152 units of 16 oz jars. Best-If-Used-By Dates for the affected products range from March 1, 2011, to September 24, 2013.

The 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 dates. If found, they should not consume the products and should contact Sunland, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland TruePB Creamy Valencia Peanut Butter, 16 oz UPC 48687349708.

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 →

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