The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0534-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Raw Valencia Peanuts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Raw Valencia Peanuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers products distributed nationwide, in Canada, and 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 source metadata explicitly lists the agency classification as Class I. According to the rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical), regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Raw Valencia Peanuts - Export, 50 lbs (UPC 4868700101). The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is part of a broader recall that began on October 12, 2012, when the firm extended its recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts, following an initial recall of Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The affected peanuts are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013. The total quantity involved is 906,300 lbs. Distribution was nationwide, as well as in Canada and France.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products. If found, they should not consume the peanuts and should dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Raw Valencia Peanuts - Export, 50 lbs UPC 4868700101.

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 →