Sunland, Incorporated

Recall #F-0377-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-24

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What happened

Sunland, Incorporated is recalling certain peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, and roasted peanut products made between May 2010 and September 2012 because they may contain Salmonella bacteria. This is a voluntary recall affecting about 5,300 units distributed across all 50 states and some international locations.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially get sick, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly adults are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Check your pantry for any Sunland brand nut butters or tahini products manufactured during the recall period (May 1, 2010 - September 24, 2012) and check the UPC codes listed. Stop using these products and dispose of them, or contact Sunland for a refund.

Product

Sunland Crunchy Peanut Butter, 15 lbs, UPC 4868721722; 40 lb UPC 21705; 18 oz UPC 48687259090; 15 lb 4898731722. Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130.

Reason for recall

Sunland, Inc. is conducting a voluntary limited recall of its Almond, Peanut, and Cashew Butter products and Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products, manufactured between May 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012, because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

5,314 units

Distribution

National distribution under various brand names including all 50 U.S. States with some international distribution Hong Kong.

Lot / code info

Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011 and September 24, 2013.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2014-10-01