The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0511-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Peanut Butter Products Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling specific peanut butter products, including Trader Joe's Organic Crunchy Unsalted Peanut Butter, 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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

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 recall includes Trader Joe's Organic Crunchy Unsalted Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 00915816. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers should check their pantries for the affected products and stop using them immediately. The products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names. Affected units have Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Organic Crunchy Unsalted Peanut Butter, 16 oz, UPC 00915816.

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 →