The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0544-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut Products Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut products, including shelled salted Valencia 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated 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 specific product identified in the metadata is Sunland Shelled Salted Valencia Peanuts, 18 oz, with UPC 0-48687-15909-3.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012. The specific peanut product is identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 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 manufacturer or dispose of them according to local guidelines.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Shelled Salted Valencia Peanuts, 18 oz, UPC 0-48687-15909-3.

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 →