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Class I, DangerousF-0370-2013

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

Recalled by Sunland, Incorporated on Sep 24, 2012

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Sunland, Incorporated recalled 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 486872690 in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Sep 24, 2012.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "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." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "National distribution under various brand names including all 50 U.S. States with some international distribution Hong Kong," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Portales, NM. The recall covers 953,932 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Oct 31, 2012), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

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.

Product Description

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

Distribution

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

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.