Sunland Salted Valencia Peanuts Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk
Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Salted Valencia Peanuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 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 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, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Salted Valencia Peanuts. The recall includes products in 50 lb, 25 lb, 10 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 2 lb, 2 oz, and 4 oz packages. The affected products are identified with Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013.
The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. This action is part of a broader recall by the firm that includes Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The firm extended its recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts on October 12, 2012.
The affected Salted Valencia Peanuts were distributed nationwide, in Canada, and in France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunland Salted Valencia Peanuts, 50 lb UPC 0-48687-12101-4; 25 lb UPC 0-48687-12102-1; 10 lb UPC 0-48687-12103-8; 5 lb UPC 0-48687-12104-5; 12 oz UPC 0-48687-12210-3; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-12215-8; 2 oz UPC 0-48687-12216-5; 4 oz UPC 0-48687-12217-2.
- 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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