J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0111-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

J.M. Smucker Co. recalled certain batches of Martha White and White Lily buttermilk cornmeal because testing found aflatoxin (a naturally occurring mold toxin) at levels higher than FDA safety limits. The affected products were manufactured in late 2013 and early 2014.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these specific cornmeal products in the listed states should be aware of this recall, particularly those with young children or compromised immune systems who may be more sensitive to aflatoxin exposure.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled products using the manufacturing codes and expiration dates listed above. If you have any of these products, do not use them—either discard them or return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund.

Product

Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 LB (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3152 511 BEST IF USED BY: 1-Feb-14; White Lily Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 32 OZ (2 lb) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3157 511 BEST IF USED BY: 6-Feb-14; Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 32 OZ (2 lb) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3191 511 BEST IF USED BY: 10-Mar-14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT FLOUR AND DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***SALT***CONTAINS: MILK AND WHEAT INGREDIENTS***DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS INC. P.O. BOX 751030, MEMPHIS, TN 38175***0 13300 18601 5

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

7184 cases-8 units per case; 1497 cases-12 units per case; 4773 cases-12 units per case

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

3152 511 BEST IF USED BY: 1-Feb-14; 3157 511 BEST IF USED BY: 6-Feb-14; 3191 511 BEST IF USED BY: 10-Mar-14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19