Quick Grits (Aunt Jemima) – aflatoxin levels (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and packaged in a paper bag with a net weight respectively of 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg., or a club pack of three 5 lb. bags bundled together.
Brand
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
1) Aunt Jemima, Quick Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., UPC: 30000 042601, Best Before Date: April 18, 2014, Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04260. 2) Quaker, Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg., UPC: 30000 043680, Best Before Date: May 13, 2014, Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04360. 3) Quaker, Quick Grits net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg., UPC: 30000 43707, Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014 and May 17, 2014, Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04378. 4) Quaker, Club Pack of 3 Quick Grits bags each with a net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg. and bundled together, UPC: 30000 43537, Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014, April 7, 2014, and May 17, 2014, Cases of 1 club pack labeled with UPC: 30000 44053.
Products Sold
1) Aunt Jemima; Quick Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 042601; Best Before Date: April 18, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04260. 2) Quaker; Grits net weight 36.8 oz. (2 lb. 4 oz.) 1.04 kg.; UPC: 30000 043680; Best Before Date: May 13, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04360. 3) Quaker; Quick Grits net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg.; UPC: 30000 43707; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014 and May 17, 2014; Cases of 8 bags labeled with UPC: 30000 04378. 4) Quaker; Club Pack of 3 Quick Grits bags each with a net weight 5 lb. (80 oz.) 2.26 kg. and bundled together; UPC: 30000 43537; Best Before Dates: April 6, 2014, April 7, 2014, and May 17, 2014; Cases of 1 club pack labeled with UPC: 30000 44053.
Quaker Foods and Snacks North America is recalling White quick grits and grits packaged in a paper bag sold under the Aunt Jemima or Quaker brand and p due to Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Some Aunt Jemima and Quaker brand Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Buttermilk Self-Rising Corn Meal Mix, Corn Meal, and Quick Grits have levels of aflatoxin above the legal limit.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026