The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0545-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling shelled split peanuts and other nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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.

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Incorporated is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Sunland Shelled Split Peanuts, 50 lb Item 401. The recall also includes Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products, Tahini, and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. These items were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. On October 12, 2012, the firm extended its recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. The specific 50 lb shelled split peanuts identified in this notice have Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through April 12, 2013.

The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Shelled Split Peanuts, 50 lb Item 401.

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 →