The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1255-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Aunt Jemima Cornmeal Mix Recalled for Aflatoxin Levels Above Legal Limit

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix because it contains aflatoxin levels 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 agency classification is 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 specific bags of Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix. The product is packaged in a 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g. paper bag. The recall is being conducted because the product has levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.

The recall involves 4,553 cases, which equates to 54,636 bags. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, including in 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. The affected product has a Best Before Date of April 8, 2014, and a UPC of 30000 54505.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Aflatoxin is a substance that can be harmful when present in food products above established safety limits.

The recalled product

Product
Buttermilk Self-Rising White Cornmeal Mix sold under the Aunt Jemima brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.

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)

  • Aunt Jemima
  • Self-Rising White Corn Meal Mix net weight 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.
  • UPC: 30000 54505
  • Best Before Date: April 8
  • 2014
  • Cases of 12 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 05450

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 →