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Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-1252-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods recalled certain batches of Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, and Quick Grits because they contain aflatoxin levels higher than what the FDA allows. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can occasionally contaminate corn products.
Who is at risk
This recall affects anyone who has purchased these products, though the main health concern is from consuming contaminated products over time rather than from a single use.
What to do
Check your pantry for the recalled products (32 oz. or 5 lb. bags of Aunt Jemima or Quaker Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, or Quick Grits). If you have them, stop using them and either discard them or return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund. Contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-367-6287 if you have questions.
Product
Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g. or 5 lb. (2.26 kg.).
Reason for recall
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
Quantity affected
15,334 cases (157,356 bags)
Distribution
US: Nationwide (AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, WV, WY)
Lot / code info
1) Aunt Jemima; Self-Rising White Corn Meal Mix net weight 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.; UPC: 30000 55700; Best Before Date: February 15, 2014 and March 11, 2014; Cases of 12 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 05570; 2) Aunt Jemima Self-Rising White Corn Meal Mix net weight 5 lb. (2.26 kg.); UPC: 30000 55809; Best Before Dates: February 15, 2014 and February 16, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 05588
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2017-04-04
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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