The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0112-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Martha White Corn Meal Recalled for Aflatoxin Levels Exceeding FDA Limits

J M Smucker Co is recalling specific lots of Martha White Corn Meal because independent testing found aflatoxin levels above 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 (aflatoxin) where levels exceeded FDA specifications, but 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 798 cases of Martha White Corn Meal Plain, White, Enriched, 32 oz paper bags. The affected product is identified by Mfg Code 3193 511 and a Best If Used By date of 12-Mar-14.

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 ppb. Tested levels ranged from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

The product was distributed to 33 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific manufacturing code and expiration date listed above and stop using the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Martha White Corn Meal Plain, White, Enriched NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 907g Paper Bag Mfg Code 3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-Mar-14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: WHITE CORN MEAL, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID*** MAY CONTAIN MILK AND WHEAT INGREDIEN
Manufacturer
J M Smucker Co
Category
Food — Grains / Corn Products
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)

  • 3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-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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