The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1254-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Aunt Jemima and Quaker Corn Meal Recalled for Aflatoxin Levels

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling specific Aunt Jemima and Quaker corn meal products because they contain levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of aflatoxin above legal limits constitutes a significant health hazard, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or health risk reports.

Plain-English summary

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling certain Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand corn meal products, including Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits. The recall is being issued because these products have been found to contain levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.

The affected products include White Corn Meal sold under the Aunt Jemima brand in 80 oz. paper bags, as well as other corn meal varieties. The recall covers 1,908 cases, totaling 15,264 bags. These products were distributed nationwide across 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific items listed in the recall notice. If they possess the affected corn meal products, they should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
White Corn Meal sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight of 80 oz. (5 lb.) 2.26 kg.

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 (7)

  • Quaker
  • White Corn Meal
  • net weight 80 oz. (5 lb.) 2.26 kg.
  • UPC: 30000 037102
  • Best Before Date: April 6
  • 2014
  • Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 03718

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Quaker Foods and Snacks North America 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →