CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Peanut brittle recalled by Southern Belle
Southern Belle is recalling Peanut brittle, distributed in Tennessee. The recall was initiated on 15 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0630-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63534
- Recalling firm
- Southern Belle, Murfreesboro, TN
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 6 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Peanuts
Timeline
| 15 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Sunland
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Peanut brittle, 2 lbs packaged in plastic bags (bulk product)
Where it was distributed
TN
Questions about this recall
Is Peanut brittle recalled?
Yes. Southern Belle recalled Peanut brittle on 15 Oct 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0630-2013.
Why was it recalled?
Products were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Sunland
Which lots are affected?
all date codes between 09/30/2012 - 10/04/2012
Where was it sold?
TN
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Bacon Brittle recalled by Southern Belle | Southern Belle | Foreign Material | TN |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Raw Shelled Peanuts (Runner Type) recalled by Wilco Peanut | Wilco Peanut | Undeclared Peanuts | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Peanut rounds recalled by Anderson Candy Company | Anderson Candy Company | Undeclared Peanuts | 10 states |
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| Food | CLASS II | Wegmans Pecan Blend recalled by Flagstone FoodsWegmans | Flagstone Foods | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 9 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Planters¿ Honey Roasted Peanuts recalled by Hormel FoodsPlanters | Hormel Foods | Listeria | 5 states |