J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0105-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Martha White Self-Rising Corn Meal with a 'best if used by' date of January 7, 2014 was recalled because it contained aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than the FDA allows. The affected product was distributed across 32 states.

Who is at risk

This recall is a concern for all consumers, as aflatoxin can cause serious health problems if consumed in high amounts.

What to do

Check if you have this specific product (5 lb bag, Mfg Code 3127 511, best if used by 7-Jan-14) at home. If you do, do not use it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Martha White¿ SELF-RISING Corn Meal Bolted White Enriched Hot Rize Net Wt 5 lb (2.26 kg) Paper bag, Mfg Code 3127 511 BEST IF USED BY: 7-Jan-14, Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED BOLTED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***SALT***DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 751030, MEMPHIS, TN 38175***013300 18701 2

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

1,678 cs/8/5 lb bags

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

3127 511 BEST IF USED BY: 7-Jan-14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19