The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0104-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Jim Dandy Enriched Quick Grits Recalled for Aflatoxin Contamination

J M Smucker Co is recalling Jim Dandy Enriched Quick Grits because independent testing found aflatoxin levels exceeding FDA specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen/toxin (aflatoxin) exceeding safety specifications, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

J M Smucker Co is recalling Jim Dandy Enriched Quick Grits, 1lb paper boxes, due to aflatoxin contamination. The recall was initiated after the states of Alabama and North Carolina notified the company through independent testing that aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications of less than 20 parts per billion (ppb). Tested levels ranged from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

The affected product is distributed by Martha White Foods, Inc., and was shipped to 33 states, including Alabama, North Carolina, California, Texas, and New York. The specific product code is 3143 511, with a best if used by date of 23-JAN-14.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and code. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can cause health issues if consumed in high quantities.

The recalled product

Product
Jim Dandy¿ Enriched Quick Grits, 1lb paper box, Labeled in part INGREDIENTS: WHITE CORN GRITS***NACIN, THIAMIN, MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID. DISTRIBUTED BY: MARTHA WHITE FOODS, INC., P. O. BOX 751030 MEMPHIS, TN 38175***0 13300 12107 8***3143 511 BEST IF USED BY: 23-JAN-1
Manufacturer
J M Smucker Co
Category
Food — Grains / Cereals
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 3143 511 BEST IF USED BY: 23-JAN-14

Distribution

Distributed in 33 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by J M Smucker Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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