May 6, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — Pinnacle Foods Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles and Frozen French Toast Slices in the United States and one product distributed into Mexico, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to a news release from the company, no illnesses have been reported. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure. Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the plant environment. The company is working in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall.
The news release states:
“Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
“All affected distributors and retail and food service customers are being notified and the affected products are being removed from store shelves.”
This announcement applies only to the Aunt Jemima frozen products listed below. The dry mixes and syrups are not affected.
All ‘Best By’ dates of the following products are included in this recall:
| 17 Retail Products | PKG UPC |
|---|---|
| AUNT JEMIMA LIL GRIDDLERS BLUEBERRY 14.5oz | 019600054603 |
| AUNT JEMIMA MINI PANCAKES 14.5oz | 019600054801 |
| AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz | 019600057703 |
| AUNT JEMIMA CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz | 019600058908 |
| AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz | 019600059684 |
| AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE LOW FAT 14.5oz | 019600061007 |
| AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE WAFFLE 17.18oz | 019600062004 |
| AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK WAFFLE 17.18oz | 019600062103 |
| AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY WAFFLE 17.18oz | 019600062202 |
| AUNT JEMIMA LOW FAT WAFFLE 17.18oz | 019600062301 |
| AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE 14.8oz | 019600064701 |
| AUNT JEMIMA OATMEAL PANCAKE 14.8oz | 019600064909 |
| AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKE 14.5oz | 019600066408 |
| AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE 14.8oz | 019600068204 |
| AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE PANCAKE 14.8oz | 019600069102 |
| AUNT JEMIMA 60CT CLUB PANCAKES PREMIUM | 019600435907 |
| AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE MEXICO 60CT | 019600435921 |
2 additional items are being recalled in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
| Product | PKG UPC |
|---|---|
| AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST & SAUSAGE 5.5oz | 051000063915 |
| HUNGRY MAN SELECTS CHICKEN & WAFFLES 8/16oz | 658276202903 |
No other Aunt Jemima branded or Hungry Man branded products or any other products produced by Pinnacle Foods are included within this recall.
Consumers should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646.
