J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0106-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

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What happened

J M Smucker Co is recalling Gladiola White Cornbread Mix (6 oz pouches, manufacturing code 3101 501, best if used by April 11, 2014) because testing found aflatoxin levels higher than FDA limits. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can contaminate corn products.

Who is at risk

This recall affects anyone who may have purchased this product, as aflatoxin exposure at elevated levels poses a health risk to the general population.

What to do

Check your pantry for this specific cornbread mix (check the manufacturing code and best-by date). If you have it, do not use it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund. The product was distributed widely across the United States, so check even if you don't remember buying it.

Product

Gladiola¿ White Cornbread Mix, Net Wt 6 oz (170g) Laminated Pouch Mfg Code 3101 501 BEST IF USED BY: 11 APR 14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL, AND ENRICHED BLEACHED FLOUR***PARTIALLY DEHYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, DEXTROSE, BAKING POWDER***MAY CONTAIN***DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 751030, MEMPHIS, TN 38175***0 13300 54133 3

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

4,986cs/12/6oz pouches

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

3101 501 BEST IF USED BY: 11 APR 14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19