The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0538-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Salted In-Shell Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Sunland, Inc. is recalling Salted In-Shell Peanuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall covers products with Best By Dates from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013.

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, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Salted In-Shell Bulk in Box, 25 lb products. The recall is being issued because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013.

The recall is part of a broader action by the firm that initially covered Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. On October 12, 2012, the firm extended this recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts.

The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase if they match the description and date codes provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Salted In-Shell Bulk in Box, 25 lb UPC 0-48687-12108-3.

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 April 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 →