J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0104-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Jim Dandy Enriched Quick Grits with a "Best If Used By" date of January 23, 2014, were recalled because they contained aflatoxin (a naturally occurring mold toxin) at levels higher than FDA safety limits. The contamination was discovered through testing in Alabama and North Carolina.

Who is at risk

This recall affects anyone who may have purchased this product, as aflatoxin exposure can cause health problems at elevated levels.

What to do

If you have Jim Dandy Enriched Quick Grits with the January 23, 2014 expiration date, do not consume them. Discard the product or return it to the store where you purchased it. Note that this recall is from 2014, so the product is likely no longer in stores or homes.

Product

Jim Dandy¿ Enriched Quick Grits, 1lb paper box, Labeled in part INGREDIENTS: WHITE CORN GRITS***NACIN, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID. DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS, INC., P. O. BOX 751030 MEMPHIS, TN 38175***0 13300 12107 8***3143 511 BEST IF USED BY: 23-JAN-14***

Reason for recall

The states of Alabama and North Carolina through independent testing notified JM Smucker that aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specification (<20 ppb). Levels tested ranged from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

Quantity affected

1270 cs/24/16 oz boxes

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and WY.

Lot / code info

3143 511 BEST IF USED BY: 23-JAN-14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19