The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0536-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut Products Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut products, including Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per 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 Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 25 lb, with UPC 0-48687-11102-2. These items are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

The products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. 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 Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 25 lb, UPC 0-48687-11102-2

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 →