Peanut Butter Recall List

What is Being Recalled?

Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter is sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores nationwide and on the internet. Sunland Inc. products are distributed nationally via supermarket chains.

As a convenience, FDA has provided a list of products recalled by Sunland Inc., as found on the company's press releases. The recall is limited to the products listed below that have "Best-If-Used-By" dates between May 1, 2013 and September 24, 2013. The "Best-If-Used-By" dates are stamped on the side of the jar's label below the lid. Sunland Inc. has advised consumers to return the product to the supermarket of purchase or to dispose of it.

Please see the company's recall announcement for the most updated list of recalled products.

The following companies have informed FDA and the public of related recalls.  Please see the news release links below for product specifics and recall dates:

• Chattanooga Bakery Inc. - Peanut Butter Crunch products
• Fairytale Brownies - Peanut Butter Brownies, Peanut Butter Sprites oand Peanut Butter Cookies
• Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms - Sunridge Candy Energy Nuggets; Sunridge Candy Peanut Butter Power Chews; and Sunridge Snack Mix Treasure Trove Mix
• Giant Food - Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
• Gretchen Shoebox Express - Evolution Fresh Brand Cinnamon Apple & Almond Butter Sandwiches and Evolution Fresh Brand Almond Butter
• Harry and David - Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter, Creamy Banana Peanut Spread, Creamy Raspberry Peanut Spread and gift baskets containing these items 
• Jer's Chocolates - Gourmet Peanut Butter Bars and Gourmet Jer's Squares
• Justin's - Classic Peanut Butter Jars and Honey Peanut Butter Squeeze Packs
• Late July Snacks -   Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
• Newman's Own Organics - Peanut Butter Newman-O's Sandwich Crme Cookies
• Oregon Ice Cream Company - Alden's Peanut Butter 'n Chip Ice Cream and Cascade Glacier Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
• Stop & Shop Supermarket Company - Late July Organic Snacks Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
• Whole Foods Market - Several varieties of cookies containing peanut butter, Peanut Butter Power Chews and Treasure Trove Mix 

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What are the Symptoms of Salmonellosis?

Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment.

However, in some people, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics. 

Who is at Risk? 

Children are the most likely to get salmonellosis. The rate of diagnosed infections in children less than five years old is higher than the rate in all other persons. Young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections. It is estimated that approximately 400 persons die each year with acute salmonellosis. 

Who Should be Contacted? 

Consumers who show any signs of illness from salmonellosis should consult their health care provider. The FDA encourages consumers with questions about food safety to call 1-888-SAFEFOOD or consult the fda.gov website. 

Investigation Progression  

September 20, 2012

FDA, the CDC and the state of California briefed Trader Joe's on the status of the investigation, and the company volunteered to remove the suspected product from their store shelves. Trader Joe's has also posted a customer advisory on their internet page and initiated a recall. 

September 24, 2012

As part of its investigation, FDA contacted Sunland Inc., which makes Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter.  On September 23, FDA and CDC briefed Sunland Inc. on the status of the investigation and the company volunteered to recall the almond butter and peanut butter products that were manufactured on the same product line as Trader Joe's Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter between May 1 and September 24, 2012.

September 25, 2012