Continental Mills has recalled Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix and Walmart Great Value Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix because of “a potential foreign material contamination.”
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, fragments from a cable used to clear the processing line were discovered in a limited amount of product.
“No contaminated product has been reported by consumers to date,” the two recall notices state. “No injuries have been reported to date.”
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How to tell if your product is infected
The Kroger mix was sold in a two-pound box with the lot codes KX2063 and KX2064 and best-by dates of 09/01/2023 and 09/02/2023. The Great Value mix carries the lot code KX2063 and a best-by date of 09/01/2023.
The Great Value mix was sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix was distributed in the following 17 states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
What to do if your products are contaminated
The FDA advises those disposing of any contaminated products or returning the product to the store for a replacement or refund. For more information or to receive a refund, please call the Recall Phone Hotline at 1-800-578-7832 Monday – Friday 7 am to 4 pm PT.
Continental Mills is acting swiftly for the safety of consumers. The company is currently working with the FDA and retailers to ensure any affected product is removed from the marketplace immediately.