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White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg., or a club pack of three 5 lb. bags bundled together.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: October 29, 2013 Quaker Foods and Snacks North America Other Foods Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    1) Aunt Jemima; Quick Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 042601; Best Before Date: April 18, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04260. 2) Quaker; Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 043680; Best Before Date: May 13, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04360. 3) Quaker; Quick Grits net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg.; UPC: 30000 43707; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014 and May 17, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04378. 4) Quaker; Club Pack of 3 Quick Grits bags each with a net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg. and bundled together; UPC: 30000 43537; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014, April 7, 2014, and May 17, 2014; Cases of 1 club pack labeled with UPC: 30000 44053.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Reason for Recall:
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg., or a club pack of three 5 lb. bags bundled together.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

1) Aunt Jemima; Quick Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 042601; Best Before Date: April 18, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04260. 2) Quaker; Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 043680; Best Before Date: May 13, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04360. 3) Quaker; Quick Grits net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg.; UPC: 30000 43707; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014 and May 17, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04378. 4) Quaker; Club Pack of 3 Quick Grits bags each with a net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg. and bundled together; UPC: 30000 43537; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014, April 7, 2014, and May 17, 2014; Cases of 1 club pack labeled with UPC: 30000 44053.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1253-2014

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