Kroger pancake and waffle mix recall ordered in 17 states

Health authorities have ordered the recall of Kroger pancake and waffle mix.

The pancake and waffle mix featured in the recall was sold in 17 states.

The recall was issued after a foreign material was found in Kroger pancake and waffle mix.

Be careful if you already bought it! Health authorities have issued a recall of a popular pancake and waffle mix sold in 17 US states after a foreign material was found that could cause health problems for consumers.

The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix, reported Boston 25 News on the night of Saturday March 19.

Why did they issue the pancake mix recall?

The reason the pancake mix was recalled is due to the finding of possible foreign material. The FDA stated in a press release that fragments of a cable used to clean the processing line were found in some of the products.

The 2-pound boxes of the Kroger Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix being recalled have UPC # 01111088219 with lot code KX2063 or KX2064 and a best by date of 09/01/2023 or 09/02/2023, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Where was the pancake mix featured in the recall sold?

As detailed by the FDA in its statement, the recalled pancake mix was sold in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas , Virginia and West Virginia.

Despite the recall from store shelves nationwide, so far there have been no reports of injuries and no consumers have reported finding contamination in Kroger’s well-known pancake and waffle mix.

Consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled pancake mix

The FDA urged consumers who have purchased the mixture being recalled to dispose of it and call the recall hotline at 1-800-578-7832, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. afternoon, for more information and to receive a refund.

“Food safety is a top priority for Continental Mills and the company is moving quickly to keep consumers safe. Continental Mills is working with the FDA and retailers to ensure that any affected products are immediately removed from the market.»