Recall

n Jan. 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) announced that the Quaker Oats Company has issued a limited recall of its Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix due to an undeclared allergen.

The recall comes after a retail partner alerted the company that the mix may contain undeclared milk. According to the USDA, “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.” No reactions have been reported by consumers to date.

The recalled Pearl Milling brand pancake and waffle mix was available for purchase as early as Nov. 18, 2024, and has a “Best By” date of Sept. 13, 2025. It was distributed to retailers in 11 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah, and Wisconsin.

The recalled Quaker product is listed as “Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix” and comes in 2-pound (32-ounce) cardboard boxes. Additionally, the recalled product features the following information that can be found on the top panel of the box:

• UPC: 30000 65040
• Code Date & Manufacturing Code: BBD SEP 13 25 P

A photo of the affected product also can be found on the USDA website.

Quaker urges consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity not to consume the product and to discard it immediately.

If you have questions or concerns related to this recall, contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-407-2247 (open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday).