Duncan Hines recalls four cake mixes

Stop licking the bowl.

Duncan Hines recalls his Classic White, Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow Cake blends after a test of Classic White flavor in a retail establishment revealed the presence of Salmonella bacteria. Although this bacteria can be eliminated, even traces of the raw mixture can contaminate other foods and make the consumption of raw dough dangerous.

The tests revealed the presence of Salmonella Agbeni, and other genome tests showed that it was the same bacterium in five diseases studied by the Centers for Disease Control.

"Many people said they had eaten a cake mix at some point before getting sick," says the recall notice sent in partnership with the US Food and Drug Administration, "and some people may have also consumed these products. raw and uncooked. We remind consumers not to consume raw dough. "Cake mixes and dough can be prepared with ingredients such as eggs or flour that may pose a risk of bacteria made harmless by baking, frying or boiling. Consumers are reminded to thoroughly wash their hands, work surfaces and utensils after contact with raw dough products, to follow cooking instructions and never to eat raw dough. "

The risks of the disease vary according to the immune system of each person. The youngest and oldest are among those susceptible to infection due to illness, although healthy people may also have serious illnesses. Consumers are urged to read the labels at the top of the cake prep boxes to see if they contain the following recalled numbers:

· Duncan Hines Classic White Cake, UPC code 644209307500, with expiry dates 2019 from March 7th to 10th, 12th or 13th.

· Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake, UPC code 644209307494, with the 2019 expiry dates of March 9, 10, 12 or 13.

· Duncan Hines Classic Golden Butter Cake, UPC code 644209307593, with expiry dates March 7th to 9th.

· Duncan Hines Signature confetti cake, UPC code 644209414550, with the expiry date of March 12 or 13.

The FDA is investigating the facility where these blends were made. Customers are urged not to consume the affected blends and return them to the store for a refund. More information is available at 1-888-299-7646 or at www.duncanhines.com.