PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- A New Jersey-based food company is recalling Aunt Jemima frozen pancakes, waffles and French toast because they might be contaminated with Listeria.
Pinnacle Foods Inc. said Friday the safety of its customers is its top priority and no illnesses have been reported. It says it initiated the recall when testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the plant environment.
The company says affected distributors and retail and food service customers are being notified and the affected products are being removed from store shelves.
This announcement applies only to the Aunt Jemima frozen products listed and does not include any Aunt Jemima dry mixes and syrups.
All "Best By" dates of the following products are included in this recall:
No other Aunt Jemima branded or Hungry Man branded products are included in the recall.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy people can suffer fevers and diarrhea. Pregnant women can suffer miscarriages and stillbirths.
Pinnacle Foods says it's working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the recall, which applies only to frozen products with "Best By" dates, not dry mixes or syrups.
Consumers should not consume these products. Affected product may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Pinnacle Foods at (888) 299-7646.