Five illnesses may be related to a Duncan Hines cake mix Salmonella recall, according to a Conagra recall notice posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. The recall includes specific lots of Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow cakes mixes. Consumers who have purchased these cake mix varieties should carefully check recall information to make sure they are not part of the recall. Cake mixes that are part of the recall should not be used as Salmonella can cause serious illness.
Cake Mix Recall
Conagra Brands issued the recall after Salmonella was detected in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix. The recall includes three other varieties that were made during the same time frame. The following products are included in the recall. (Product, UPC, Best if Used by Dates)
| Duncan Hines Classic White Cake 15.25oz. | 644209307500 | MAR 7 2019 MAR 8 2019 MAR 9 2019 MAR 10 2019 MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019 |
| Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake 15.25oz. | 644209307494 | MAR 9 2019 MAR 10 2019 MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019 |
| Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden Cake 15.25oz. | 644209307593 | MAR 7 2019 MAR 8 2019 MAR 9 2019 |
| Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake 15.25oz. | 644209414550 | MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019 |
Salmonella Illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA are investigating five Salmonella illnesses that may be linked to these recalled products. Several of the people interviewed reported eating cake mix before developing symptoms of a Salmonella infection which include nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and sometimes fever. Some of them may have consumed the products unbaked.
Health officials remind consumers not to consume any raw batter as uncooked eggs and flour can carry bacteria that cause illness.
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