Under Obama in 2012 recalls Yes, there were significant food recalls in 2012, most notably the massive Sunland, Inc. peanut butter recall, Chamberlain Farms cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, and Missa Bay apple product listeria recall.Major 2012 Food RecallsSunland, Inc. Peanut Butter (September/October 2012): Recalled over 300 products—including Trader Joe's and organic brands—due to Salmonella Bredeney contamination linked to 42 illnesses.Chamberlain Farms Cantaloupes (September 2012): Triggered a massive recall after a Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak caused 261 illnesses and 3 deaths.Missa Bay Apple Products (August 2012): Voluntarily recalled nearly 300,000 cases and units of fruit, vegetable, and sandwich items containing diced or sliced apples due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.