The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0108-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Martha White Cornbread Mix Recalled for Aflatoxin Contamination

J M Smucker Co is recalling specific lots of Martha White Cotton Country Cornbread Mix 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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves aflatoxin, a high-risk pathogen/toxin, and while levels exceeded specifications, the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

J M Smucker Co is recalling 12,196 cases of Martha White Cotton Country Cornbread Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, 6 oz laminated pouches. The recall involves products with manufacturing codes 3106 501 (Best If Used By: 16 APR 14) and 3107 501 (Best If Used By: 17 APR 14).

The recall was initiated after the states of Alabama and North Carolina notified the company through independent testing that aflatoxin levels in the product exceeded FDA specifications of less than 20 ppb. Test results indicated aflatoxin levels ranging from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

The affected product was distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NY, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. Consumers should check their pantry for these specific manufacturing codes and best-by dates and dispose of the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Martha White¿¿ COTTON COUNTRY CORNBREAD BUTTERMILK CORNBREAD MIX NET WT 6 OZ (170g) Laminated Pouch Mfg Code 3106 501 BEST IF USED BY: 16 APR 14 & Mfg Code 3107 501 BEST IF USED BY: 17 APR 14 Product labeled in part, ¿¿SINGREDIENTS: ENRICHED DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL, AND ENRI
Manufacturer
J M Smucker Co
Category
Food — Baking Mixes
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)

  • 3106 501 BEST IF USED BY: 16 APR 14 & 3107 501 BEST IF USED BY: 17 APR 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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