Home / Quaker Foods and Snacks North America / F-1253-2014
Class II
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-1253-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods is recalling certain Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand grits and corn meal products because they contain aflatoxin levels above what the FDA allows. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin that can develop in corn under certain growing conditions.
Who is at risk
This recall affects everyone who uses these products, as aflatoxin can be harmful to health even in small amounts.
What to do
Check your home for the recalled products: white quick grits in 36.8 oz, 5 lb, or club pack (3×5 lb) paper bags under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brands. If you have any of these items, stop using them and either discard them or return them to the store for a refund. Visit the FDA website or Quaker's website for a complete list of affected product codes and dates.
Product
White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg., or a club pack of three 5 lb. bags bundled together.
Reason for recall
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
Quantity affected
13,671 cases (108,956 units)
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; Quick Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 042601; Best Before Date: April 18, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04260. 2) Quaker; Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 043680; Best Before Date: May 13, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04360. 3) Quaker; Quick Grits net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg.; UPC: 30000 43707; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014 and May 17, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04378. 4) Quaker; Club Pack of 3 Quick Grits bags each with a net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg. and bundled together; UPC: 30000 43537; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014, April 7, 2014, and May 17, 2014; Cases of 1 club pack labeled with UPC: 30000 44053.
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.
Other recalls from Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
White Corn Meal sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight of 80 oz. (5 lb.) 2.26 kg…
Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respective…
Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight…
White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Jemima; Quick GRITS; Cooks in about 5 minutes…