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Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Recall #F-1255-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-29
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Quaker Foods is recalling certain Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand cornmeal and grits products because they may contain aflatoxin, a naturally occurring mold toxin, at levels higher than the FDA allows. The recall affects 32 oz. bags of Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix distributed nationwide.
Who is at risk
This is a concern for everyone, as aflatoxin exposure can cause health problems with consumption over time.
What to do
Check if you have any affected Aunt Jemima or Quaker cornmeal mix or grits products at home and do not use them. You can find the specific product codes and batch information on the FDA website or Quaker's website, then either discard the product or contact the manufacturer for a refund.
Product
Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.
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
4,553 cases (54,636 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
Aunt Jemima; Self-Rising White Corn Meal Mix net weight 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.; UPC: 30000 54505; Best Before Date: April 8, 2014; Cases of 12 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 05450
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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