Pancake and waffle mix recalled

CHICAGO, March 5 (UPI) -- The Chicago-based Quaker Oats Co. has announced a recall of several varieties of its Aunt Jemima pancake and waffle mix for possible salmonella contamination.

Recalled are Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete, 5-pound box, UPC 30000 43272; Aunt Jemima Original, 2-pound box, UPC 30000 05040; Aunt Jemima Original Complete 2-pound box, UPC 30000 05070; and Aunt Jemima Buttermilk Complete, 2-pound box, UPC 30000 05300, the company said in a release.

The boxes have "Best Before" dates of "Feb 08 09 H" through "Feb 16 09 H" stamped on the top.

No other Aunt Jemima, frozen Aunt Jemima or Quaker products are affected.

Consumers having the recalled product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling a toll-free hotline at 1-800-407-2247 or by logging onto www.auntjemima.com.

Quaker officials said states included in the recall are Texas, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Illinois, Florida, Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, New Mexico, Kansas and Utah.

Salmonella is a food-borne illness that can be fatal in young children, frail or elderly people and people with weakened immune systems.