The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0898-2016·Announced 2016-04-20

Pioneer Corn Bread Mix Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Morrison Milling is recalling Pioneer 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 is assigned because the hazard involves potential physical contamination (metal fragments) rather than a purely cosmetic or documentation issue, representing a low-risk but tangible physical hazard.

Plain-English summary

C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc. dba Morrison Milling is recalling Pioneer Corn Bread Mix, NET WT 5 LBS (2.27 kg). The recall involves 300,179 cases of the product distributed nationwide throughout the US. All lots are affected.

The recall was initiated because the product may contain small metal fragments originating from a wire mesh sifter. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that consumption of the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pioneer Corn Bread Mix NET WT 5 LBS (2.27 kg)
Manufacturer
C. H. Guenther & Son, Inc.dba Morrison Milling
Category
Food — Baking Mixes
Hazard
Affected units
300,179

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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