The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0522-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Recalls Raw Peanuts Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Natural Value Raw Peanuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed nationwide, in Canada, and in France.

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 Natural Value Raw Peanuts, 30 lb Item number 910169. The recall includes 4,740 lbs of product identified with Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is part of a broader recall by the firm that includes Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The firm extended its recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts on October 12, 2012.

The affected peanuts were distributed nationwide, in Canada, and in France. Consumers should stop using the recalled product and check their pantries for the specific item number and best-by dates listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Value Raw Peanuts, 30 lb Item number 910169.

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 →