The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0500-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut, almond, and cashew butter products 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall affects products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter 500 g, UPC C22809, with Best-If-Used-By Dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. States, with some international distribution to Hong Kong.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the affected items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter 500 g, UPC C22809.

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 →