The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0512-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Sunland Recalls Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter Due to Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter in 26 oz and 16 oz sizes. The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The recall covers 959 units of the 16 oz size and 200 units of the 26 oz size. These products were distributed nationally in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Hong Kong under various brand names.

Consumers should check their pantries for Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter with Best-If-Used-By dates between March 1, 2011, and September 24, 2013. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter, 26 oz UPC 891317002326; 16 oz UPC 891317002210.

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 →