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At the start of the year, Quaker Oats recalled over 10,000 products, and now officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have escalated the issue.<\/p>\n
On February 13, the FDA upgraded the recall of one of Quaker Oats\u2019 Pearl Milling Company products, previously known as Aunt Jemima until 2021, to a Class I recall \u2014 the highest level of concern. A Class I recall is defined by the FDA as \u201ca situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.\u201d<\/p>\n
Quaker Oats, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, initially announced a limited recall on January 14 after being alerted by a retail partner. The company stated that individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk could face serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the affected product.<\/p>\n
Find out more below.<\/p>\n
What Products Were Taken Off Shelves?<\/h2>\n
The product in question is the Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix\u2014 not the buttermilk version. According to the release, the product could have been purchased as early as Nov. 18, 2024. The recalled product\u2019s UPC is \u201c30000 65040,\u201d with a best-by date of Sept. 13, 2025.<\/p>\n
In December 2023 and January 2024, the Quaker Oats Company issued a recall for over 100 products due to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affected a variety of items, including Cap\u2019n Crunch cereals and bars, granola cereals and bars, Oatmeal Squares cereal, snack boxes, and more.<\/p>\n
What States Were Affected by the Recall?<\/h2>\n
The company has recalled 2-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix sold in stores across 11 states, including:<\/p>\n
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- Arkansas<\/li>\n
- Illinois<\/li>\n
- Indiana<\/li>\n
- Iowa<\/li>\n
- Kansas<\/li>\n
- Kentucky<\/li>\n
- Minnesota<\/li>\n
- Mississippi<\/li>\n
- Nebraska<\/li>\n
- Utah<\/li>\n
- Wisconsin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What Should You Do If You Have a Recalled Product?<\/h2>\n
No allergic reactions have been reported in connection with the recall so far. However, the FDA advises consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity to avoid consuming the product.<\/p>\n
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