J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0107-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread & Muffin Mix (6 oz pouches with manufacturing code 3105 501 and best-if-used-by date of April 15, 2014) was recalled because it contained aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than FDA safety limits. The affected product was distributed across 32 states.

Who is at risk

This product poses a health risk to anyone who consumes it, as aflatoxin exposure can cause serious health effects.

What to do

Check your pantry for Martha White Buttermilk Cornbread & Muffin Mix pouches matching the manufacturing code 3105 501. If you have this product, do not eat it—discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Martha White¿ Buttermilk Cornbread & Muffin Mix NET WT 6 OZ (170g) Laminated Pouch Mfg Code 3105 501 BEST IF USED BY: 15 APR 14 Product labeled in part INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT 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 51701 7

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

10,906 cs/12/6 oz 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

3105 501 BEST IF USED BY: 15 APR 14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19