The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0528-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut and Nut Butter Products Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling peanut and nut butter products, as well as raw 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 under 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 also includes Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. These products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. On October 12, 2012, the firm extended its recall to include the raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific Sunland products. If you have any of the recalled items, you should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Raw Organic Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 4868700103

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 →