Sunland Salted In Shell Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Salted In Shell Bulk Organic Peanuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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.
Plain-English summary
Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Salted In Shell Bulk Organic Peanuts. The specific product affected is the 25 lb box with UPC 0-48687-12110-6. The recall covers approximately 1,000 lbs of product identified with Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013.
The recall was initiated because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is part of a broader recall by Sunland, Inc. of its 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 peanuts were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product and Best By Dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Salted In Shell Bulk Organic in Box, 25 lb UPC 0-48687-12110-6.
- Manufacturer
- Sunland, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
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.
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