Biscuit and cornbread mixes recalled
A voluntary recall has been issued for biscuit and cornbread mixes that were sold at Food Lion and Harris Teeter grocery stores.
House-Autry Mills Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because the mixtures could contain milk powder that is potentially contaminated with salmonella, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health.
DPH has confirmed that all recalled products have been pulled from shelves in both grocery store chains locally. However, officials say, store managers are unable to confirm if any of the product had been purchased.
At this time, there are no illnesses associated with these products in Delaware, said Jill Fredel, director of communications for the Department of Health and Social Services. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is encouraging consumers to check their pantries for these products, and to discard or return them to the store where they were purchased, she said.
The recalled UPC codes and better if used by dates of the affected products are:
• House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix - 8 oz. box 0 73484-15500 9 Best By 06/28/17 096216 (located on the top fold) - Best By 07/19/17 097106 (located on the top fold)
• House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix - 8 oz. box 0 73484-15510 8 Best By 05/18/17 094782 (located on the top fold) - Best By 07/19/17 097105 (located on the top fold)
• House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix - 8 oz. box 0 73484-15512 2 Best By 08/03/17 097754 (located on the top fold)
The products were shipped to Food Lion stores in Bear, Bridgeville, Claymont, Delmar, Dover, Harrington, Laurel, Middletown, Milford, Millsboro, Milton, New Castle, Newark, Seaford, Selbyville, Smyrna, and Wilmington; and to the Harris Teeter stores in Millsboro and Selbyville.
FDA inspections found salmonella in some quantities of Valley Milk Products’ bulk milk powder – a product bought by Franklin Farms, which supplies third-party ingredients for the biscuit and cornbread mixes. According to Franklin Farms, testing has proved that no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered milk product supplied to House-Autry Mills, and in addition, when consumers follow the preparation instructions, there is no risk because the heat kills potential salmonella. However, it is out of an abundance of caution that the company has decided to recall products produced from the specific lot received from that ingredient supplier.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 800-849-0802, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST daily, or emailing Retail@House-Autry.com.
Salmonella is one of the most common causes of food poisoning in the United States. This organism can elicit serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Healthy people infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection with salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Salmonella is killed by cooking and pasteurization.
Symptoms may appear six hours to three days after exposure, but generally within 12-36 hours.
Most people with symptoms of salmonella recover on their own. Some people may require fluids to prevent dehydration. Anyone who has consumed (or believes they have consumed) one of the recalled products and is experiencing dehydration, seek medical attention.
For any questions regarding illness, contact a healthcare provider. For medical providers to report suspected cases of salmonella associated with consumption of the recalled food, call the DPH Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at 302-744-4990 or 24/7 at 888-295-5156.
