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Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-0171-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-08
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods is recalling certain bags of Aunt Jemima brand Quick Grits and Corn Meal Mix because they contain aflatoxins, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than the FDA allows. The recall affects products sold nationwide.
Who is at risk
This recall affects all consumers who have purchased the affected products, as aflatoxins can pose health risks if consumed regularly or in significant amounts.
What to do
Check if you have any of the recalled Aunt Jemima grits or corn meal mix products at home by looking for the 36.8 oz bags. If you do, stop using them and either discard the product or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund.
Product
White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Jemima; Quick GRITS; Cooks in about 5 minutes; ENRICHED WHITE HOMINY; NET WT 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4.8 oz.) 1043g
Reason for recall
Aflatoxins. Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched with White Hominy, and Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix White have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit..
Quantity affected
2,720 cases (32,640 bags)
Distribution
US: Nationwide (AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, WI)
Lot / code info
Aunt Jemima Quick Grits Enriched White Hominy: UPC:30000 04260, 300000 42601; Best Before Date: February 26, 2014
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2016-06-22
Recalling firm
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
555 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60661-3605
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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