CLASS I Food recall · Reported 31 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

SunRidge Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter without salt recalled

Falcon Trading is recalling SunRidge Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter without salt, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem code: 016186; All Lot codes

Quantity recalledN/A

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-0326-2013
FDA event ID: 63266
Recalling firm: Falcon Trading, Pajaro, CA
Brand: SunRidge
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Sep 2012
FDA classified: 19 Oct 2012
Reported: 31 Oct 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Peanut Butter

Timeline

25 Sep 2012	Recall initiated by company
19 Oct 2012	Classified by FDA	+24 days
31 Oct 2012	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Falcon Trading Company Inc. used peanut butter in their products that is now under recall by Sunland Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

SunRidge Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter without salt Packed in 35 pound tub UPC code: 086700161869 Manufactured by Falcon Trading Company, Inc. dba SunRidge Farms 423 Salinas Road Royal Oaks, CA 95076

Where it was distributed

CA, GA, WA, MT, TX, LA, PA, FL, OK, IN, CO, AZ and Canada

Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Indiana Louisiana Montana Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Falcon Trading Company Inc. used peanut butter in their products that is now under recall by Sunland Inc. due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Item code: 016186; All Lot codes

Where was it sold?

CA, GA, WA, MT, TX, LA, PA, FL, OK, IN, CO, AZ and Canada

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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

6 other products · FDA event 63266

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Farms Treasure Trove Mix recalled by Falcon Trading CoSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Chocolate Brownie Squares recalled by Falcon Trading CoSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter with salt recalledSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Candy - Peanut Butter Power Chews recalled by Falcon Trading CoSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Chocolate Double Decker Chew recalled by Falcon Trading CoSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states
31 Oct 2012	CLASS I	SunRidge Candy - Energy Nuggets recalled by Falcon Trading CoSunRidge	Falcon Trading	Salmonella	12 states

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