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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled Recall

White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America · Chicago, IL

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Nov 20, 2013
Recall ID
F-0171-2014
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Summary

Quaker Foods and Snacks North America recalled White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled starting Oct 8, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-0171-2014 on Nov 20, 2013. Reason: Aflatoxins. Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched with White Hominy, and Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix White have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Aflatoxins. Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched with White Hominy, and Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix White have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit..

Product description

White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Jemima; Quick GRITS; Cooks in about 5 minutes; ENRICHED WHITE HOMINY; NET WT 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4.8 oz.) 1043g

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Aunt Jemima Quick Grits Enriched White Hominy: UPC:30000 04260, 300000 42601; Best Before Date: February 26, 2014

Where it was sold

US: Nationwide (AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, WI)

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0171-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 8, 2013
FDA report date
Nov 20, 2013
Quantity
2,720 cases (32,640 bags)
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0171-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Chicago
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
66588
Address
555 W Monroe St
Code information
Aunt Jemima Quick Grits Enriched White Hominy: UPC:30000 04260, 300000 42601; Best Before Date: February 26, 2014
Postal code
60661-3605
Report date
Nov 20, 2013
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-0171-2014
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Product quantity
2,720 cases (32,640 bags)
Termination date
Jun 22, 2016
Reason for recall
Aflatoxins. Some Aunt Jemima brand Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Quick Grits Enriched with White Hominy, and Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix White have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit..
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
White grits packaged in a paper bag labeled in part: Smooth & Creamy; Aunt Jemima; Quick GRITS; Cooks in about 5 minutes; ENRICHED WHITE HOMINY; NET WT 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4.8 oz.) 1043g
Distribution pattern
US: Nationwide (AL, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, WI)
Recall initiation date
Oct 8, 2013
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Nov 13, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0171-2014, published Nov 20, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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