Sunland Peanut Butter Recall
Sunland, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its Almond Butter, Peanut Butter, Cashew Butter, Tahini and Roasted Blanched Peanut Products. The Sunland Peanut Butter recall is limited to products manufactured between May 1, 2012 and September 24, 2012. These products may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
The voluntary recall was initiated after learning that between June 11, 2012 and September 2, 2012, twenty-nine people reported illnesses in approximately 18 states, including Washington, California, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Virginia, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland.
Brand names included in the recall are Archer Farms, Trader Joe’s, Earth Balance, Fresh & Easy, Heinen’s, Joseph’s, Natural Value, Naturally More, Open Nature, Peanut Power Butter, Serious Food, Sprouts Farmers Market, Sprout’s, Sunland and Dogsbutter.
Be sure to read the full Sunland, Inc recall article which has an extensive brand and product list on the FDA’s website click here.