J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0110-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

White Lily brand cornmeal mix with a manufacturing code of 3135 511 and a best-by date of January 15, 2014 was recalled because it contained aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin found in corn, at levels higher than FDA safety limits. The contaminated product was distributed across 32 states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, as aflatoxin can cause health problems if ingested in unsafe amounts.

What to do

Check your home for White Lily cornmeal mix bags with manufacturing code 3135 511. If you have this product, do not use it and dispose of it safely. Contact JM Smucker or the White Lily Foods Company if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

WHITE LILY¿ ENRICHED WHITE Cornmeal MIX SELF-RISING NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3135 511 BEST IF USED BY: 15-JAN-14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT FLOUR AND DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***SALT***CONTAINS: WHEAT INGREDIENTS MAY CONTAIN MILK INGREDIENTS***DISTRIBUTED BY: THE WHITE LILY FOODS COMPANY 4740 BURBANK ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38118***0 13300 02281 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

1,083cs/12/2 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

3135 511 BEST IF USED BY: 15-JAN-14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19