The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0535-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Recalls Peanuts and Nuts Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut and nut products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 minimum 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, as well as Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The recall includes products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. On October 12, 2012, the firm extended the recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts.

The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Raw Virginia Reg Jumbo InShell, 50 lb, with UPC 0-48687-76101-2. The affected quantity is 20,000 lbs, and the products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. The products 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 stop using them if they match the description and dates provided. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions beyond the recall notice itself.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Raw Virginia Reg Jumbo InShell, 50 lb UPC 0-48687-76101-2

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 →