CHICAGO (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Conagra Brands is recalling Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix, along with other varieties, 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, 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.
Several of the individuals reported consuming a cake mix at some point prior to becoming ill, and some may have also consumed these products raw and not baked. Consumers are reminded not to consume any raw batter.
The products covered by this recall were distributed for retail sale in the U.S.
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.