Pioneer Frozen Foods recalls McGriddles Hot Cakes due to water contamination from roof leaks and condensation, potentially causing high bacterial counts. Consumers should check lot codes and follow safety steps.
Rain water from the roof and water condensate dripped onto baked product and the conveyor belt in the production areas. Third party analysis revealed a high APC count.
Pioneer Frozen Foods is recalling McGriddles Hot Cakes that were packaged in brown cardboard boxes. The product was contaminated with water from roof leaks and condensation during production, which may have led to high bacterial levels.
Rainwater and condensation dripped onto the baked product and conveyor belts in production areas. Third-party analysis found high levels of a harmful bacteria (APC) in the product, which could pose a food safety risk if consumed.
Anyone who purchased McGriddles Hot Cakes with lot codes 5296 (use by July 18, 2016) or 5297 (use by July 19, 2016) from retailers. The risk is low as the contamination occurred during production, not during normal use.
Check the brown cardboard box packaging for lot code 5296 (use by July 18, 2016) or 5297 (use by July 19, 2016). The product is a 192/1.75 oz McGriddles Hot Cakes item.
Look for lot code 5296 (use by July 18, 2016) or 5297 (use by July 19, 2016) on the brown cardboard box packaging.
The recall is due to potential water contamination during production, which may have led to high bacterial counts. Consumers should not use the product if it has the affected lot codes.
Check the brown cardboard box packaging for lot code 5296 (use by July 18, 2016) or 5297 (use by July 19, 2016).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check the lot code and contact the manufacturer if unsure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pioneer Frozen Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2134-2016 — Pioneer Frozen Foods Pioneer Frozen Foods Hello, I own a Pioneer Frozen Foods that is covered by recall F-2134-2016 from Pioneer Frozen Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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