The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0547-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut Products Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut products, including Valencia Roasted & Salted 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 is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

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 this notice is Sunland Valencia Roasted & Salted Peanuts, 2lb, with UPC 0-48687-12105-2.

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 recall covers 15,480 lbs of product 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 product and should contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sunland Valencia Roasted & Salted Peanuts, 2lb UPC 0-48687-12105-2.

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 →