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Monday, May 8, 2017

Frozen Waffles, Pancakes, and French Bread Slices Recalled Due to Listeria Positive Environmental Test Results

Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles, and French Toast Slices are being recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.  According to the announcement, "Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the plant environment".

This is probably a low risk situation.  For one, the consumer is likely to hat the product according to the instructions.  Bu while these products would likely be heated and that heating would likely eliminate the Listeria from the surface, where it would likely be located, one couldn't guarantee the consumer is going to do that.  Another factor indicating low risk is the fact that the product is not likely to support the growth of Listeria....Partially due to product properties - perhaps with the exception of the product where meat is included, and maybe the french bread, depending upon the impact of the egg batter on the bread.  Also the fact the consumer is likely to keep frozen until they are ready to be heated.

FDA Recall Notice
https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm557098.htm
Pinnacle Foods Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
For Immediate Release
May 5, 2017
Contact
Consumers Pinnacle Foods Consumer Care
Hours: Daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time 1-888-299-7646
Media Sarah Tremolo stremallo@strat-igence.com 908-249-2327

Announcement
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Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices distributed nationally in the United States and one product into Mexico because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported. The products are being recalled as a precautionary measure given the health and safety of our consumers is our top priority. Pinnacle Foods initiated the recall after testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the plant environment. We are working in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall.

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 and does not include any Aunt Jemima dry mixes and syrups.

All ‘Best By’ dates of the following products are included in this recall:
17 Retail Products PKG UPC 
AUNT JEMIMA LIL GRIDDLERS BLUEBERRY 14.5oz019600054603
AUNT JEMIMA MINI PANCAKES 14.5oz019600054801
AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz019600057703
AUNT JEMIMA CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz019600058908
AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN FRENCH TOAST 12.5oz019600059684
AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE LOW FAT 14.5oz019600061007
AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE WAFFLE 17.18oz019600062004
AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK WAFFLE 17.18oz019600062103
AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY WAFFLE 17.18oz019600062202
AUNT JEMIMA LOW FAT WAFFLE 17.18oz019600062301
AUNT JEMIMA BLUEBERRY PANCAKE 14.8oz019600064701
AUNT JEMIMA OATMEAL PANCAKE 14.8oz019600064909
AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKE 14.5oz019600066408
AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKE 14.8oz019600068204
AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE PANCAKE 14.8oz019600069102
AUNT JEMIMA 60CT CLUB PANCAKES PREMIUM019600435907
AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKE MEXICO 60CT019600435921
2 additional items are being recalled in conjunction with the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Product PKG UPC 
AUNT JEMIMA FRENCH TOAST & SAUSAGE 5.5oz051000063915
HUNGRY MAN SELECTS CHICKEN & WAFFLES 8/16oz658276202903

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 contact Pinnacle Foods at 1-888-299-7646.


Product Information from Shoprite website
http://www.shoprite.com/pd/Aunt-Jemima/Homestyle-Waffles/17-18-oz/019600062004/
Aunt Jemima Homestyle Waffles

Directions

Heating Instructions: Keep waffles frozen until ready to use. Toaster: Toast at middle/medium setting until golden brown and hot. Frozen waffles may require more than one toasting cycle. Note: Toaster performance varies. Toaster setting may require adjustment for best results. Toasting should be supervised. Watch toaster while heating. Heating by children should be supervised by an adult. Do not use metal objects to remove waffles from toaster. Conventional Oven: Heat oven to 400F. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and hot.Keep frozen.

http://www.shoprite.com/pd/Aunt-Jemima/Buttermilk-Pancakes/14-80-oz/019600068204/
Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Pancakes

Directions

Heating Instructions: Microwave Oven: Stack Pancakes on microwave-safe plate. Microwave at High until warm: 1 pancake: 30 to 45 seconds. 2 pancakes: 45 to 60 seconds. 3 pancakes: 1 minute to 1 minute 10 seconds. Note: Microwave oven performance varies. Heating time may need to be adjusted. Toaster: Toast at Middle/Medium setting until warm. Frozen pancakes may require more than one toasting cycle. Note: Toaster performance varies. Toaster setting may require adjustment for best results. Toasting should be supervised. Watch toaster while heating. Heating by children should be supervised by an adult. Do not use metal objects to remove pancakes from toaster. Conventional Oven: Heat oven to 350F. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes or until warm.Keep pancakes frozen until ready to use.

PrestoFresh Grocery
https://www.prestofreshgrocery.com/aunt-jemima-french-toast-homestyle-6-ct-12-5-oz-21058.html
Aunt Jemima French Toast - Homestyle

DIRECTIONS:

Keep frozen. Heating instructions: Keep French toast frozen until ready to use. Toaster (preferred method): Toast at middle/medium setting until warm. Frozen French toast may require more than one toasting cycle. Note: toaster performance varies. Toaster setting may require adjustments for best results. Toasting should be supervised: Watch toaster while heating. Heating by children should be supervised by an adult. Do not use metal objects to remove French toast from toaster. Conventional oven: heat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 10 to 12 minutes. Microwave oven: place French toast on microwaveable plate. Do not stack slices. Microwave at high until warm: 1 slice: 45 seconds to 1 minute. 2 slices: 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Note: microwave oven performance varies. Heating time may require adjustments for best results. True cook oven: 1. Place slice(s) on microwave-safe plate; for 2 slices - place slices in a single layer on microwave-safe plate. 2. Select TCP code: 1 slice: 324. 2 slices: 336.

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