The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0828-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Pancake Mix Recalled for Metal Fragments

C. H. Guenther & Son is recalling Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix because it may contain small metal fragments from a wire mesh sifter.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential metal fragments, which is a physical contamination risk typically associated with moderate severity in the absence of reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling Pioneer Brand Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Premium Quality (32 oz) and Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Complete Mix Premium Quality (6 oz) packed in paper boxes. The recall was initiated because the product may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter.

The recall covers 33,406 cases of the affected product, which was distributed nationwide throughout the US. All lots are included in this recall action.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Pioneer Brand Complete Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix Premium Quality NET WT 32 oz. 2 lb/907g and Pioneer Brand Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Complete Mix Premium Quality NET WT 6 oz (170g) packed in paper box
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Baking Mix
Hazard
Affected units
33,406

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 81 recalled by C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling 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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