The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0548-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Sunland Peanut and Nut Butter Products Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Sunland, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific peanut and nut butter products 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 according to the rubric.

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 includes Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts. These products were manufactured between May 1, 2010, and September 24, 2012.

The recall is being issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The firm extended its recall to include the peanut products on October 12, 2012. The specific product identified in this notice is The Nut Shop Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 7 oz, Item 22601, with 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 specific products and stop consuming them if they match the description and dates provided.

The recalled product

Product
The Nut Shop Roasted Valencia Peanuts, 7 oz, Item 22601.

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 →