J M Smucker Co

Recall #F-0113-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-23

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What happened

White Lily brand self-rising corn meal (5 lb bags, manufactured code 3193 511, best if used by March 12, 2014) was recalled because it contained aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than FDA allows. The contamination was discovered through testing in Alabama and North Carolina.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, as aflatoxin exposure can cause health problems.

What to do

Check your pantry for this specific product using the manufacture code and expiration date listed above. If you have it, do not eat it and discard it. Contact J M Smucker Co or the White Lily Foods Company if you have questions about whether you purchased an affected batch.

Product

White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 lb (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-Mar-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 32500 02381 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

5888 cases, 8 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

3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-Mar-14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-06-19