Sunland Peanut Products Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut products, including Roasted Valencia Peanuts, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall was extended on October 12, 2012, to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. The specific product identified in this notice is Sunland Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 2 oz, with UPC 48687112166.
The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific Roasted Valencia Peanuts are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 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 contact the manufacturer or dispose of them according to local regulations.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 2 oz, UPC 48687112166.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nuts and Butters
- Hazard
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 April 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.
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