The Quaker Oats Company made the decision to voluntarily withdraw from the market specific batches of pancake and waffle mix under its Pearl Milling Company brand earlier this year. This recall, initiated in January, has since been officially designated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class 1 recall, indicating the highest level of risk.
On January 15th, the FDA publicized this recall through an official press release, specifying that a limited quantity of two-pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix was affected. The recall was triggered due to the presence of an undisclosed milk allergen, which had been identified by a retail partner.
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Pancakes & Waffles Pulled From Shelves In 11 States Due To 'Highest Threat Level' Milk Allergen Warning
When the FDA first announced the recall, the federal agency noted: "Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product." If you have a dairy allergy and think you might have any of the products in question, the FDA strongly advises against consuming them.
The company announced that the recalled products were sent to various states including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah, and Wisconsin. These items are specifically the two-pound packs of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix.
To identify them, you can look for the UPC code 30000 65040 and a best-by date of September 13, 2025. As of the time this information was released, there have been no reports of allergic reactions associated with these products.
On February 13th the FDA designated the recall as Class 1. This means that consuming these pancake and waffle mix products creates a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death."
This update may appear late, but it follows the FDA’s usual communication procedure. Since June 2017, the agency has been listing recalls awaiting classification to notify the public earlier.
Essentially, the FDA informs the public of voluntary recalls by retailers or manufacturers before completing its own hazard evaluation. After the evaluation, the recall is classified as Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3, with Class 1 being the most severe. For questions about the recall, consumers can reach Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-407-2247 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
