[carlynishere]

Not sure where to post this...

A student at HBHS had pancakes this week and it almost became fatal. His Mom (registered nurse) made him pancakes, dropped him off at school and headed to play tennis. She never takes her cell phone on the court but did this time and her son called to say he was having trouble breathing. She told him to go to the nurse immediately and proceeded to call the school and alert the nurse. The nurse called the paramedics and they were there in 3 minutes and worked on the boy all the way to the hospital. He came so close to dying. Evidently this is more common then I ever knew. Check the expiration dates on packages like pancakes and cake mixes that have yeast which over time develop spores. Apparently, the mold that forms in old mixes can be toxic!

Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, Bisquick, brownie mixes etc you have in your home.

You can check this website.......snopes.com: Pancake Mix and Allergic Reaction

P.S. You might want to tell this to your children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and anyone else who keeps these types of mixes in the cupboard.

[BStroh]

I have heard this before, it's very scary. Thanks for the reminder.

[CouponMouse]

Oh geez and I just stocked up on cake mix hoping it would last for a long, long time. Would it make a difference if it were stored in the fridge or freezer? Thanks for posting!

[sunshinejanie]

wow, I had never heard this, thanks! Also, I would store it in the freezer

[luv2sav]

I had never heard of this,but as a mother to children with severe allergies and asthma, I am glad to have this little tid bit of info. Thank you so much AFC friend!

[carlynishere]

You ALL are most welcome!! I had no idea until I just received this email. Such a great reminder...thanks for snopes.com!!!

[SLance68]

I think you all should READ the snopes article it has a very important line that you all have missed "There is truth in this tale. Yet it's inherent warning is overblown".