Limited Number of Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix Products Recalled
for Possible Salmonella Contamination
March
5, 2008—Denver—The Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment’s
Consumer Protection Division Wednesday advised Colorado
consumers that
The Quaker Oats Co. is recalling a small amount of Aunt
Jemima Original
Pancake & Waffle Mix which was sold at the Glendale Super
Target store
due to the potential risk of salmonella contamination. The
products, sold in 2-pound boxes with a “Best Before” date of
Feb 08 09 H through Feb 16 09 H stamped on the top, contain
the UPC code
30000 05040. According to a Target representative, 11 of
the 2 lb. boxes were
purchased. All other product was recovered and is being
returned to the
Quaker Oats Co. Salmonella is a foodborne illness that can
cause serious and sometimes
fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people,
and others
with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected
with
salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting and
abdominal pain. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Dan Rifkin with the department’s Consumer Protection
Division said,
“Individuals who have eaten the product and who are
experiencing
symptoms should contact their health care provider.”
Rifkin said there is very low risk of illness if the product
is cooked
thoroughly. “Follow the cooking directions on the box, and
do not
consume the product raw or undercooked. Salmonella bacteria
is killed at
a temperature of 160 F,” he said. If consumers have
purchased the recalled product, Rifkin said they
should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, the public may call Dan Rifkin at
303-692-3644. --30-- |
