The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0533-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanuts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling raw and roasted peanuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers products 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. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. The recall was extended to include these peanut products on October 12, 2012, as part of a broader recall of almond, peanut, and cashew butter products, tahini, and roasted blanched peanut products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific products identified in this notice are Sunland Raw Valencia Peanuts in 25 lb, 1 lb, and 2 lb packages.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected units are identified with Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013. The total quantity of product involved is 58,536 lbs.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Raw Valencia Peanuts, 25 lb Item 104; 1 lb UPC 0-48687-10206-8; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-10215-0.

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 →