The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1229-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Pearl Milling Company Corn Meal Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix bags may contain undeclared milk, posing a risk to people with milk allergies. Approximately 91,760 bags were distributed across multiple US states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves FDA Class II allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (milk) without any reported illnesses or injuries. Trace amounts of undeclared milk pose a risk primarily to individuals with milk allergies, meeting the High-severity criterion for allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix (Net Weight 80 oz / 5 lb, UPC 3000057380) has been recalled by the FDA due to the potential presence of undeclared milk.

The affected product was distributed across multiple US states including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New England, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Affected bags carry manufacturing codes: JUN 20 23, JUN 21 23, JUN 22 23, JUL 22 23, SEP 04 23, and DEC 05 23.

The product may contain trace amounts of undeclared milk, which poses a health risk to people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it, particularly if they or members of their household have a milk allergy. Check packaging for the listed manufacturing codes and UPC number to determine if your product is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Pearl Milling Company Self-Rising Yellow Corn Meal Mix Net Wt 80 oz (5 lb) UPC 3000057380 packaged in paper bag with printed label
Manufacturer
PepsiCo Beverages & Foods
Category
Food — Dry Goods / Meal Mix
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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 (6)

  • Manufacturing codes: JUN 20 23
  • JUN 21 23
  • JUN 22 23
  • JUL 22 23
  • SEP 04 23
  • DEC 05 23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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