FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0386-2013

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

Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds, Crunchy and Salted, 16 oz, UPC 989275, distributed and sold exclusively by : Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA 91016. Labeling is Maroon and tan with maroon, white, and red print writing.

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Best-If-Used-By Dates between May 1, 2011 and September 24, 2013.
Quantity
138,299 x 16 oz

Why it was recalled

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.

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-0386-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.