The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0502-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter Products Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific almond, peanut, and cashew butter products and tahini 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. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific product identified in the recall notice is Sunland Valencia Natural Crunchy, 16 oz, with UPC 48687219063. The recall covers 1,864 units of the 16 oz size.

These products were distributed nationally under various brand names in all 50 U.S. states, with some international distribution to Hong Kong. Affected items have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop using them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Valencia Natural Crunchy, 16 oz UPC 48687219063.

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 →