The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0530-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanuts Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling raw and roasted peanuts and other nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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.

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 extended on October 12, 2012, to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Raw In-Shell peanuts, 50 lb, with UPC 0-48687-10101-6. The total quantity involved is 2,230,750 lbs. The products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Affected items are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should not consume the products and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Raw In-Shell peanuts, 50 lb UPC 0-48687-10101-6 .

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 →

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