The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0520-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanuts and Nuts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut and nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers products distributed nationwide and in Canada and France.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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. 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, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall also includes Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. These products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The firm extended the recall to include the raw and roasted peanuts on October 12, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the structured data is Mega Raw Oriental Produce Wholesaler- Valencia Peanuts, Item numbers M10101, with a quantity of 337,600 lbs. These items are identified with Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Mega Raw Oriental Produce Wholesaler- Valencia Peanuts, No UPC, Item numbers M10101.

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)

  • Identified with Best By Dates October 12
  • 2012 through October 12
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 32 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 32 products in this recall →

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