FDA Recalls Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mixes
Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008
by Asher Ricard
As you wake up to breakfast, you might want to check the mix used to make those fresh waffles and pancakes. Or you could find your self with salmonella. Potential salmonella contamination has prompted the recall of some batches of Aunt Jemima pancake and waffle mixes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said
The recall includes 2- and 5-pound boxes of pancake and waffle mix with Best Before dates of FEB 08 09 H through FEB 16 09 H stamped on the top, and with the following UPC codes:
- 30000 43272: Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete, 5 lb.
- 30000 05040: Aunt Jemima Original, 2 lb.
- 30000 05070: Aunt Jemima Original Complete, 2 lb.
- 30000 05300: Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Compete, 2 lb.
WebMd reports Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning. The CDC estimates 40,000 people a year are infected with salmonella, with 600 deaths annually. In recent years, the number affected with salmonella has been decreasing.
Salmonella symptoms begin anywhere from 12 hours to three days after eating contaminated food. Symptoms include: diarrhea, fever, cramps, headache, nausea, loss of appetite and vomiting.
Quaker Oats stated that most of the waffle, pancake mixes have yet to hit store shelves and they are in the process of getting them back. Consumers still should be cautious about their purchases and return the product if they have it.
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