Duncan Hines voluntarily recalls limited number of cakes mixes due to risk of salmonella

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Duncan Hines announced they are recalling a select number of cakes mixes due to potential presences of salmonella.

The company said the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a potential salmonella outbreak after Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix tested positive for salmonella.

Duncan Hines said they are voluntarily recalled the following products as a precaution:

• Classic White, UPC: 644209307500, and have a best if used by date of March 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 2019.
• Classic Butter Golden, UPC: 644209307494, and have a best if used by date of March 9, 10, 12, 13, 2019.
• Signature Confetti, UPC: 644209307593, and have a best if used by date of March 7, 8, 9, 2019.
• Classic Yellow, UPC: 644209414550, and have a best if used by date of March 12, 13, 2019.

So far five people have reported becoming sick after consuming the cake mix.

The FDA is reminding consumers not to eat any raw batter.

Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them and to return them to the store where originally purchased.

If you have any questions about the recall contact the Consumer Care team at (888)299-7646 or visit Duncan Hines website.