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Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-0172-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-08
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods is recalling certain batches of Aunt Jemima brand white grits and corn meal products because they contain aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than what the FDA allows. The recall affects approximately 32,640 bags distributed across 15 states.
Who is at risk
While aflatoxin can pose health risks to anyone who consumes it in significant amounts, the risk from a single package is generally low; however, children and people with compromised immune systems should take extra precaution.
What to do
Check your pantry for the recalled Aunt Jemima grits or corn meal products with the specifications listed. If you have them, stop using the product and either discard it or return it to the store where you purchased 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
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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