The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1579-2013·Announced 2013-07-10

Hoover Mill Recalls Arnett's Self Rising Corn Meal Due to Aflatoxin

Hoover Mill, Inc. is recalling 7,068 bags of Arnett's Self Rising Corn Meal in Alabama due to high levels of aflatoxin.

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 high levels of aflatoxin, a known carcinogen, represents a significant health hazard consistent with the 'Severe' criteria.

Plain-English summary

Hoover Mill, Inc. is recalling 7,068 bags of Arnett's Self Rising Corn Meal, net weight 24 oz. (680g), due to high levels of aflatoxin. The affected product is identified by UPC #70582-20001, Lot # "Sell By 2-21-14", and expiration date 2-21-14.

The recall is limited to distribution in Alabama. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ARNETT'S SELF RISING CORN MEAL NET WEIGHT 24 OZ. (1LB. 8 OZ) 680g
Manufacturer
Hoover Mill, Inc.
Category
Food — Baking / Corn Meal
Hazard
Affected units
7,068

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)

  • UPC #70582-20001 Lot # "Sell By 2-21-14" Exp date 2-21-14

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Hoover Mill, Inc. 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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