Aunt Jemima Grits and Corn Meal Recalled for Aflatoxin Levels
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling specific lots of Aunt Jemima Quick Grits and Corn Meal Mix because they contain aflatoxin above legal limits.
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 involves a toxic contaminant (aflatoxin) exceeding legal limits, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant health risks.
Plain-English summary
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling 2,720 cases (32,640 bags) of Aunt Jemima Quick Grits Enriched with White Hominy. The product is packaged in a paper bag labeled "Smooth & Creamy," "Aunt Jemima," "Quick GRITS," and "ENRICHED WHITE HOMINY," with a net weight of 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4.8 oz.) 1043g. The recall is limited to bags with a Best Before Date of February 26, 2014, and UPC codes 30000 04260 or 300000 42601.
The recall is being conducted because the product has levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can be harmful to human health when consumed in high quantities. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Jemima; Quick GRITS; Cooks in about 5 minutes; ENRICHED WHITE HOMINY; NET WT 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4.8 oz.) 1043g
- Manufacturer
- Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
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 (4)
- Aunt Jemima Quick Grits Enriched White Hominy: UPC:30000 04260
- 300000 42601
- Best Before Date: February 26
- 2014
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Quaker Foods and Snacks North America 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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