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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0113-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

J M Smucker Recalls White Lily Corn Meal Due to Aflatoxin

J M Smucker is recalling White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising because aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications in independent testing.

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, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a known carcinogen (aflatoxin) at levels exceeding safety specifications.

Plain-English summary

J M Smucker is recalling White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising, White, Enriched, 5 lb paper bags. The recall was initiated after the states of Alabama and North Carolina notified the company through independent testing that aflatoxin levels exceeded FDA specifications. The FDA specification for aflatoxin is less than 20 ppb, while the levels tested in the affected product ranged from 30 ppb to 207 ppb.

The affected product is identified by the manufacturing code 3193 511 and a 'Best If Used By' date of 12-Mar-14. The product was distributed to 33 states, including Alabama, North Carolina, California, Texas, and New York. A total of 5,888 cases, containing 8 units per case, are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin that can be produced by certain molds and is a known human carcinogen.

The recalled product

Product
White Lily Corn Meal Self-Rising, White, Enriched NET WT 5 lb (2.26kg) Paper Bag Mfg Code 3193 511 BEST IF USED BY: 12-Mar-14 Product labeled in part, INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHITE CORN MEAL, WHEAT FLOUR AND DEGERMINATED WHITE CORN MEAL***BAKING POWDER***SALT***CONTAINS: WHEAT ING
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 (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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