Aunt Jemima Recalled for Possible Salmonella

When you think of pancakes and waffles, you may think of Aunt Jemima. On March 4, Quaker Oats announced that their famous Aunt Jemima pancake and waffle mix, has been recalled due to health risks associated with salmonella. The specific products which have been recalled are, original mix, original complete mix and buttermilk complete mix. As of March 4, there has not been a reported case of salmonella poising due to the Aunt Jemima products. Quaker Oats has reported that the infected products of pancake and waffle mix have yet to reach store shelves. Although they claim the tainted products have yet to reach store shelves, if a consumer has purchased an infected product, Quaker Oats will refund the product entirely.

The news of salmonella infecting Aunt Jemima products is wonderful news for any other pancake or waffle company. I am sure Mrs. Butterworth is glad Aunt Jemima is the infected one in their friendship. Mrs. Butterworth and Eggo are now competing for the loyal Aunt Jemima consumers, who will step aside momentarily as Quaker Oats and grocery stores worldwide, attempt to correct the issue at hand.

The number of recalled foods seems to be growing. It began with Peter Pan Peanut Butter, any lettuce which came from California, a variety of pet foods, and now have entered the area of breakfast foods. The recalled foods are covering the entire spectrum of food groups. Once pasta is infected, the entire food pyramid will be recalled.