Sunland, Incorporated

Recall #F-0464-2013 · 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 be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The company discovered this issue and is voluntarily removing the affected products from the market.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, as Salmonella can cause serious illness, though not everyone exposed will get sick.

What to do

Check your pantry for any Sunland products with manufacturing dates between May 1, 2010 and September 24, 2012—the UPCs mentioned are 060527 (500 lb) and 060301 (50 lb). Stop using these products and dispose of them; you can contact Sunland for a refund or return.

Product

Sunland Banana Peanut Butter, 500 lb, UPC 060527; 50 lb UPC 060301.

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

161 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 March 1, 2011 and September 24, 2013.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2014-10-01