Sunland Organic Roasted In-Shell Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Sunland, Inc. is recalling Organic Roasted In-Shell Peanuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products distributed nationwide, 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, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Organic Roasted In-Shell Peanuts. The affected products are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013. The recall includes 25 lb packages (UPC 11109) and 2 lb packages (UPC 48687791057).
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 check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the described packaging and dates.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Organic Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 25 lb UPC 11109, 2 lb UPC 48687791057.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- 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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