Three more recalls have been announced linked to Sunland products that have been recalled for possible Salmonella contamination. Sunland products are the source of a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak that has sickened at least 35 people in 19 states. The FDA found the outbreak strain of that bacteria in environmental samples taken at the Sunland facility and in Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter. No illnesses have been reported with these specific recalled products. The FDA has a complete list of recalled products. Hines Nut Company is recalling peanuts that were distributed under the Hines or Dollar General Clover Valley label. The recall is for Salted Jumbo Virginia In-Shell Peanuts that were processed in the Sunland plant in New Mexico. They were distributed nationally to numerous large … [Read more...]
Smucker’s Uncrustables Made With Recalled Peanut Butter Served In National School Lunch Program
Smucker’s Uncrustable peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, served to millions of students through the National School Lunch Program, are being recalled for possible Salmonella contamination, Food Poisoning Bulletin has learned. Certain varieties of the crustless, individually wrapped sandwiches sold in bulk boxes to school districts nationwide contain peanut butter made by Sunland Inc., a Portales, NM peanut butter maker whose recall, issued in late September, has grown to include more than 240 products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which operates the National School Lunch Program, issued a “food safety hold” on the sandwiches last week after the J.M. Smucker Co. initiated a voluntary recall of the sandwiches. The recall has yet to be posted on the company’s website or on … [Read more...]
Three More Derviative Recalls of Products Made with Sunland Peanuts
Three more companies have announced derivative recalls for products made with Sunland peanuts. The products are recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Sunland Inc. made Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter, which has been recalled and linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak that has sickened at least 35 people in 19 states. No confirmed illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. AdvancePierre Foods is recalling frozen peanut butter products because they were made with Sunland peanuts. You can see the long list of recalled products at the FDA site. The following products are included in the recall: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (frozen), peanut butter and jelly graham cracker sandwiches (frozen), and peanut butter … [Read more...]
Four Derivative Recalls Linked to Sunland Whole Peanut Recall
Four companies are recalling peanut products relating to the Sunland recall for possible Salmonella contamination. The derivative recalls will expand now that Sunland has recalled whole roasted and raw peanuts. No illnesses have been reported in relation to these recalled products. JagRma LLC is recalling NuttZo Original 16 ounce Nut and Seed butter because it was made with Sunland peanuts. The product was manufactured in October and November 2011 and has "Best By Dates" of 10/7/12 - 12/31/12 stamped on the lid or bottom of the jar. The UPC number is 894697002030, and the product description is NuttZo Original (BLUE Label). It was sold through natural grocery retail stores in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nevada, California, Arizona, Hawaii, … [Read more...]
Sunland Expands Salmonella Recall to Include Whole Peanuts
Sunland is expanding its huge recall of peanut butter and nut butter products to include roasted and raw, shelled and in-shell peanuts. The nuts either are within their current shelf life or have no stated expiration date. The original recall on September 24, 2012 included peanut butter and other products. One of Sunland's products, Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter, has been linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak that has sickened 35 people in the United States. The peanuts were distributed mostly under the Company's label and distributed to produce houses and to large supermarket, grocery, and retail chains, as well as over the internet. Other brand names recalled are The Nut Shop, Natural Value, Mega Raw, and Treasured Harvest. The roasted and roasted/salted peanuts were … [Read more...]
FDA Confirms Salmonella Bredeney Found at Sunland Peanut Plant
The FDA confirmed today that the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney infections is definitively linked to Sunland peanut butter products. The government found Salmonella Bredeney in raw peanuts at the peanut processing facility. They also found the outbreak strain of the bacteria in environmental samples taken from the facility. Thirty-five people in 19 states are ill in this outbreak. Eight of the patients have been hospitalized. Sixty-three percent of the ill persons are children under the age of 10 years. Testing conducted by the Washington State Department of Agriculture found the outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney in an opened jar of Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Peanut Butter from a patient's home. Attorney Fred Pritzker, who has filed lawsuits against corporations … [Read more...]
Justin’s Expands Recall of Peanut Butter Products for Potential Salmonella
Justin's is expanding its September recall of peanut butter products that were made with Sunland Inc. ingredients because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Justin's was notified by its contract manufacturer, Fresca Foods, that Sunland peanuts were used in the production of some peanut butter products in the past, so the recall is being expanded. You can see the long list of products, UPC numbers, package sizes, and best by dates at the FDA web site. The products being recalled are peanut butter, honey peanut butter, squeeze packs, chocolate peanut butter, milk chocolate peanut butter, and dark chocolate peanut butter. They were distributed nationally to many supermarket chains and were available for purchase on the internet from 3/23/10 to 9/26/12. If you have … [Read more...]
Flying Food Group Recalling Starbucks Protein Bistro Boxes for Possible Salmonella
The Flying Food Group of Illinois is recalling Starbucks brand Protein Bistro Box with Enjoy By dates of 8/10/12 to 10/06/12 because they contain Justin's Nut Butter peanut butter squeeze packs that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The Justin's peanut butter was made with Sunland products that are linked to a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak in the U.S. The product was sold in Starbucks retail stores in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada from 8/8/12 to 10/4/12. The product is in a clear plastic container, with a white code date sticker on the bottom. The recalled Justin's single-serve Honey Peanut … [Read more...]
Chatanooga Bakery Expands Recall to Include Peanut Butter MoonPie Crunch
The Chattanooga Bakery is expanding their recall of products made with Peanut Butter Crunch because Sunland, the processor of peanuts potentially contaminated with Salmonella, has expanded their recall. Now code dates of MoonPie® Crunch Peanut Butter product of 10/29/12, 12/10/12, 01/07/13, and 01/29/13 are included in the recall. Sunland Inc. produced Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter that has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella Bredeney. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in people, with complications including infected aneurysms, arthritis, and endocarditis. The company has a new approved peanut butter supplier. There have not been any illnesses associated with consumption of this product. The products are in 9.6 ounce multipack and 2.4 ounce twin … [Read more...]
Three More Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recalls for Possible Salmonella
Three more corporations have recalled peanut butter ice cream products because they were made with Sunland products that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. These derivative recalls are continuing weeks after Sunland recalled their products and a Salmonella Bredeney outbreak was announced that has sickened at least 35 people in 19 states. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. Dean Foods is recalling two Albertsons brand ice cream products in 1.5 quart (1.42 L) sizes. The ice cream is in a "scround" container; one flavor is Peanut Butter Cup, with UPC number 41163 45891 and Any "Best By" or "EXP" dates ranging from 4/6/2011 to 9/25/2013. The plant code is 49-11 or 60-20. Also recalled is Peanut Butter Chocolate in a "scround" … [Read more...]
