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Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-1254-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods is recalling certain Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand corn meal products because they contain aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold-related toxin, at levels higher than the FDA allows. The recall affects 5-pound bags of corn meal and corn meal mixes sold across the United States.
Who is at risk
While aflatoxin can be harmful to anyone who consumes high levels, this recall is being issued as a precaution to prevent any potential health problems.
What to do
Check your pantry for the recalled products (80 oz./5 lb. bags of Aunt Jemima or Quaker corn meal, meal mixes, or grits). If you have any of these products, stop using them and either throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
Product
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.
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
1,908 cases (15,264 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
Quaker; White Corn Meal; net weight 80 oz. (5 lb.) 2.26 kg.; UPC: 30000 037102; Best Before Date: April 6, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 03718
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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