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Sunshine Peanut Company
Recall #F-0113-2013 · Initiated 2012-02-17
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Sunshine Peanut Company recalled Sunny Boy Peanut Butter products because USDA testing found unsafe levels of aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin that can grow in peanuts. The recall affects specific batches from February 2012 distributed to California, Florida, New Jersey, and Washington.
Who is at risk
This recall affects anyone who may have purchased or consumed these products, as aflatoxin poses a health risk to all consumers.
What to do
If you have Sunny Boy Peanut Butter with lot codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, or 120112, do not eat it—discard it or return it to where you purchased it. Check your pantry for the product and lot number on the label.
Product
Sunny Boy Peanut Butter. Product is labeled in part: 6/5 lb tubs- "SunnyBoy Creamy PEANUT BUTTER***Net Wt. 5lb. (2.27KG)***INGREDIENTS: Peanuts, Dextrose, Contains less than 2% of the following: Salt, Partially Hydrogenated Oil (Rapeseed Cottonseed And/Or Mono-Diglycerides)***Allergen Statement: CONTAINS PEANUTS***Sunshine Peanut Company Tampa, FL 33637*** -- Driscoll product 1,344 cases Lot 111912 & 112012. 35 lb pail labeled in part: ""SunnyBoy Creamy PEANUT BUTTER***Net Wt. 35lb. (15.89KG)***INGREDIENTS: Peanuts, Dextrose, Contains less than 2% of the following: Salt, Partially Hydrogenated Oil (Rapeseed Cottonseed And/Or Mono-Diglycerides)***Allergen Statement: CONTAINS PEANUTS***Sunshine Peanut Company Tampa, FL 33637*** -- South Bay Correctional Facility, South Bay, FL (Good Source) 72 Pails Lot 112412.
Reason for recall
On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.
Quantity affected
72 - 35lb pails; 1344 - 6/5lb Tubs.
Distribution
Product was distributed to distributors in CA, FL, NJ, and WA.
Lot / code info
lot codes: 111912, 112012, 112412.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2013-11-01
Recalling firm
Sunshine Peanut Company
57 Cantee St
Jacksonville, FL 32204-1701
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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