Sunshine Peanut Company: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0118-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Product is 50 lb Bag Peanut Butter. Product Case is labeled in part: "***50 Lbs Bag***PEANUT BUTTER***PRODUCT OF USA*** 50 Lb Bag Lot 113112 - 225 boxes shipped to Cheney Brothers, Ocala, FL. ----------- 10/5 Lbs Bag Peanut Butter. Product Case is labeled in part: "***10/5 Lbs Bag PEANUT BUTTER***PRODUCT OF USA***" 10 / 5 Lb Bags Lot 113112 - 48 boxes shipped to Cheney Brothers, Ocala, FL.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: February 17, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: F-0118-2013

Event ID: 61291

Reason for Recall:

On 02/17/2012 Sunshine Peanut Company initiated a recall of Sunny Boy and Sunshine Peanut Brand Peanut Butter, Codes 112012, 112312, 112412, 113112, and 120112. Routine sampling by USDA found the products to contain Aflatoxin levels greater than 20 ppb.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 48 boxes (10/5 Lb Bags) & 225 boxes (50 Lb Bags)

Code Information:

lot code: 113112.

Distribution Pattern:

Product was distributed to distributors in CA, FL, NJ, and WA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated