J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0109-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

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What happened

Martha White Self-Rising Buttermilk Corn Meal Mix with manufacturing code 3151 511 and a "best if used by" date of January 31, 2014 was recalled because it contained aflatoxin levels above safe limits. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can grow in corn under certain storage conditions.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed or has this product should be aware of the recall, though the health risk depends on the amount consumed and individual sensitivity.

What to do

Check your pantry for boxes matching the manufacturing code 3151 511 with a best-by date of January 31, 2014. If you have this product, do not use it and discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it. Note: This recall is from 2014, so most affected product should no longer be in homes.

Product

Martha White¿ SELF-RISING BUTTERMILK CORN MEAL MIX White-Enriched Hot Rize NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3151 511 BEST IF USED BY: 31 JAN 14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT FLOUR AND DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***BUTTERMILK; SALT.***CONTAINS: MILK AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS***DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS, INC. P.O. BOX 751030, MEMPHIS, TN 38175***0 13300 18301 4

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

1,692 cs/12/2lb 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

3151 511 BEST IF USED BY: 31 JAN 14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19