EDITOR’S NOTE: For purposes of accuracy, this text is taken directly from the FDA website.
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) — Conagra Brands is collaborating with health officials in connection with a positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix that may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that is currently being investigated by CDC and FDA. While it has not been definitively concluded that this product is linked to the outbreak and the investigation is still ongoing, Conagra has decided to voluntarily recall the specific Duncan Hines variety identified (Classic White) and three other varieties (Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow) made during the same time period out of an abundance of caution.
Five occurrences of illnesses due to Salmonella are being researched by CDC and FDA as part of this investigation. Salmonella is an organism which 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 often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella 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.
Product Description & BrandProduct UPCBest If Used By Date(located on top of box)
Duncan Hines Classic White Cake 15.25oz.
644209307500
MAR 7 2019MAR 8 2019MAR 9 2019MAR 10 2019MAR 12 2019MAR 13 2019
Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake 15.25oz.
644209307494
MAR 9 2019MAR 10 2019MAR 12 2019MAR 13 2019
Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden Cake 15.25oz.
644209307593
MAR 7 2019MAR 8 2019MAR 9 2019
Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake 15.25oz.
644209414550
MAR 12 2019MAR 13 2019
Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them and to return them to the store where originally purchased. Conagra Brands is cooperating with the FDA on this recall and is working with customers to ensure the packages are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed. Consumers with questions should call our Consumer Care team at 1-888-299-7646, open 9 am through 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday or visit www.duncanhines.com.
