Gold Medal All Purpose Flour (General Mills) – E. coli risk (2019)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Gold Medal Enriched, Presifted, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt. 5 lb (2.26 kg), in paper bags. UPC 16000-19610
Brand
General Mills, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Better if Used By 06 SEP 2020 KC
Products Sold
Better if Used By 06 SEP 2020 KC
General Mills, Inc is recalling Gold Medal Enriched, Presifted, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt. 5 lb (2.26 kg), in paper bags. due to 5 lb. bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose flour have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11. 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
5 lb. bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose flour have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
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