Uncle Julios Tortilla Flour (General Mills) – E. coli risk (2016)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
25 lb Uncle Julios Tortilla Flour Bleached, Malted, Enriched Unit UPC 100-16000-50257 Code Dates/Production Dates 18NOV2015KC, 19NOV2015KC
Brand
General Mills, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
18NOV2015KC, 19NOV2015KC
Products Sold
18NOV2015KC, 19NOV2015KC
General Mills, Inc is recalling 25 lb Uncle Julios Tortilla Flour Bleached, Malted, Enriched Unit UPC 100-16000-50257 Code Dates/ due to General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, W. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
General Mills is recalling a number of products because of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour. To date, E. coli O121 has not been found in any General Mills flour products or in the flour manufacturing facility and the company has not been contacted directly by any consumer reporting confirmed illnesses related to these products.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026