Sunland, Incorporated

Recall #F-0439-2012 · Initiated 2012-09-24

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What happened

Sunland, Inc. is recalling certain peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, tahini, and roasted blanched peanut products made between May 2010 and September 2012 because they may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. This is a voluntary recall by the company.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, particularly children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled products using the UPC code 706173011019 and any similar Sunland brand nut butters from that time period. If you have these products, do not consume them; throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Natural Value Creamy Unsalted 100% Organic Peanut Butter, 18 oz, UPC 706173011019.

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

698 x 18 oz

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 March 1, 2011 and September 24, 2013.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2014-10-01