The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0521-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut and Nut Butter Products Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling peanut, almond, and cashew butter products, as well as tahini and roasted peanuts, 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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

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 was initiated because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

On October 12, 2012, the firm extended the recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. The specific product identified in this notice is Mega Raw Oriental Produce Wholesaler- Virginia Peanuts, Item number M76101, with a quantity of 327,200 lbs. These items are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

The products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should not consume the products and should follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Mega Raw Oriental Produce Wholesaler- Virginia Peanuts, No UPC, Item numbers M76101.

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 →