The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0111-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

J M Smucker Recalls Cornmeal Products Due to Aflatoxin Levels

J M Smucker is recalling specific lots of Martha White and White Lily cornmeal because aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of aflatoxin, a known carcinogen, at levels significantly exceeding the FDA limit (up to 207 ppb vs <20 ppb) represents a significant health risk, fitting the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/health risk reports.

Plain-English summary

J M Smucker Co is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Martha White and White Lily Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising products. 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. The FDA specification for aflatoxin is less than 20 parts per billion (ppb), while the tested levels in the affected products ranged from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

The affected products include Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched in 5 lb paper bags (Mfg Code 3152 511, Best If Used By: 1-Feb-14), White Lily Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched in 32 oz paper bags (Mfg Code 3157 511, Best If Used By: 6-Feb-14), and Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched in 32 oz paper bags (Mfg Code 3191 511, Best If Used By: 10-Mar-14). The total quantity involved is 7,184 cases of 8 units, 1,497 cases of 12 units, and 4,773 cases of 12 units.

The 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 pantries for these specific manufacturing codes and best-by dates. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Martha White Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 LB (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3152 511 BEST IF USED BY: 1-Feb-14; White Lily Buttermilk Cornmeal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 32 OZ (2 lb) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3157 511 BEST IF USED BY: 6-Feb-14; M
Manufacturer
J M Smucker Co
Category
Food — Baking Ingredients
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 (3)

  • 3152 511 BEST IF USED BY: 1-Feb-14
  • 3157 511 BEST IF USED BY: 6-Feb-14
  • 3191 511 BEST IF USED BY: 10-Mar-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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