Food Recall Warning – Betty Crocker Super Moist brand Cake Mix Rainbow Bit recalled due to E. coliO121
- Recall date:
- July 11, 2016
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological – E. coli O121
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- General Mills Canada
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, July 11, 2016 – General Mills Canada is recalling Betty Crocker Super Moist brand Cake Mix Rainbow Bit from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Crocker Super Moist | Cake Mix Rainbow Bit | 432 g | 27AL2017 PV 08JN2017 PV 09JN2017 PV |
0 65633 46589 3 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of this product.