The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0885-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Ben E. Keith Buttermilk Pancake Mix Recalled for Metal Fragments

Morrison Milling is recalling Ben E. Keith Buttermilk Pancake 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 the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves potential metal fragments, which is a physical contamination risk rather than a high-risk pathogen or severe injury report.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling Ben E. Keith Keith's Premium Deluxe Buttermilk Pancake Mix, 5 lb (2.27 kg) cases. The recall involves 5,489 cases distributed nationwide throughout the US. All lots are affected.

The product is being recalled because it may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class III recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ben E. Keith Keith's Premium Deluxe Buttermilk Pancake Mix NET WT 5 lb (2.27 kg)
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Baking Mix
Hazard
Affected units
5,489

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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