The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0546-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Raw Peanuts Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is recalling raw peanuts and other nut products due to potential Salmonella contamination. 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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. According to the rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Sunland, Inc. 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 affected products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being conducted because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific products identified in this notice include Sunland Valencia Raw Peanuts in 25 lb, 10 lb, 2 lb, and 5 lb packages. These products are identified by Best By Dates ranging from October 12, 2012, through October 12, 2013.

The affected products were distributed nationwide, as well as in Canada and France. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Valencia Raw Peanuts, 25 lb UPC 0-48687-10102-3; 10 lb UPC 10103; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-10105-4; 5 lb UPC 0-48687-10104-7.

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 October 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 →