The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0864-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Marie Callender's Corn Bread Mix Recalled for Metal Fragments

Morrison Milling is recalling Marie Callender's Low Fat Southwestern Corn Bread 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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. A score of 2 (Moderate) is assigned because the hazard involves potential physical injury from metal fragments, which is more significant than a cosmetic defect but less severe than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling 2,473 cases of Marie Callender's Low Fat Southwestern Corn Bread Mix, Net Wt 1 lb (16 oz.) 454 grams. The recall was initiated because the product may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter used during the manufacturing process.

The affected product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States. The recall covers all lots of this specific product. No specific lot numbers or expiration dates are provided in the source text.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that while there is a potential for harm, it is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Marie Callender's Low Fat Southwestern Corn Bread Mix NET WT 1 lb (16 oz. ) 454 grams
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Baking Mixes
Hazard
Affected units
2,473

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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