Date of Recall:
March 4, 2008

Products Recalled:
Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix Products

Product Information:
The recalled products, sold in 2 pound and 5 pound boxes with Best Before dates of FEB 08 09 H through FEB 16 09 H stamped on the top, contain 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 Complete, 2 lb.

Recalling Firm:
The Quaker Oats Co.

Consumers with questions may call the company at 1-800-407-2247 or visit the website at www.auntjemima.com .

Problem/Reason for Recall:
The recalled product may be contaminated with Salmonella.  Consumption of a food contaminated with Salmonella may cause symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.  Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.  These symptoms could be serious or life-threatening in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

No illnesses have been reported to-date in connection with this problem.

Distribution:    Product was shipped to 17 states including Michigan, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, New Mexico, Kansas and Utah.  (Note: Michigan is not included in the March 4 press release, but product was distributed in Michigan).

Press Release:    Yes  

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