Class IF-0546-2013

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 Valencia Raw Peanuts, 25 lb UPC 0-48687-10102-3; 10 lb UPC 10103; 2 lb UPC 0-48687-10105-4; 5 lb UPC 0-48687-10104-7.

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Identified with Best By Dates October 12, 2012 through October 12, 2013.
Quantity: 1,070,375 lbs.

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. On October 12, 2012 the firm extended its recall to include Raw and Roasted Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts.

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: Nationwide, Canada, France.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-10-12
FDA classified: 2012-10-26
Posted by FDA: 2012-11-07
Terminated: 2013-02-14
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0546-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.