Class IF-0370-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Sunland Creamy Peanut Butter, 12 oz, UPC 4868726910; 5 lb UPC 22704; 40 lb UPC 22705; 40 lb UPC 22725; 500 lb UPC 26527; 18 oz UPC 4868726909; 15 lb 4868732722; 500 lb UPC 36527; 30 lb UPC 47730; 40 lb UPC 081725; 35 lb UPC 4868786724; 50 lb UPC 086301. Produced by Sunland Inc, Portales, NM 88130

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011 and September 24, 2013.
Quantity: 953,932 units

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm: Sunland, Incorporated
Notification channel: Press Release
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 42593 US Highway 70, N/A, Portales, New Mexico 88130-9043

Distribution

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

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-09-24
FDA classified: 2012-10-23
Posted by FDA: 2012-10-31
Terminated: 2014-10-01
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0370-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.