Stonewall Kitchen voluntarily recalls some pancake, waffle mixes

The FDA found the bacteria at the buttermilk supplier's plant and alerted Stonewall headquarters. (Courtesy image)

Stonewall Kitchen is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple, Orange Cranberry and Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mixes, after the FDA found traces of Salmonella at the manufacturing facility of the ingredient supplier for the powdered buttermilk used in these products.

Although no pathogenic bacteria have been found in the powdered products supplied to Stonewall Kitchen by the ingredient manufacturer, nor in any of the Stonewall Kitchen pancake and waffle mixes themselves, the company decided out of an abundance of caution to recall products produced from the specific lots purchased from this ingredient supplier, according to the FDA website.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella can experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with it can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

A limited quantity of products were distributed nationwide to consumers through the ten Stonewall Kitchen Company Stores, Stonewall Kitchen's direct-to-consumer division (catalog/internet) and through the wholesale division.

Affected product includes the following details:

• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Cinnamon Apple Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Dates: 15Feb18 & 16Feb18 (TWO LOTS)
• UPC: 711381025659
• Item #: 551118
• Packaged in a 16oz. container
• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Orange Cranberry Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Date: 09Feb18
• UPC: 711381325971
• Item #: 554130
• Packaged in a 16oz. container
• Name: Stonewall Kitchen Toasted Coconut Pancake & Waffle Mix
• Enjoy By Date: 30Nov17
• UPC: 711381033494
• Item #: 551133
• Packaged in a 16oz. container

To date, Stonewall Kitchen has not experienced any problems or complaints about these products. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. This is a voluntary recall as a precautionary measure.

This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

If consumers have any of the above product, they must discontinue use and discard product immediately.

Consumers should contact Stonewall Kitchen Premier Guest Services by email at guestservices@stonewallkitchen.com or by phone at 800-826-1735 for refund instructions and any further information.

Stonewall Kitchen is headquartered in York, Maine.