The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0010-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

Gold Medal Flour Recalled for Potential E. coli O26:H11 Contamination

General Mills is recalling 5 lb bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour due to potential E. coli O26:H11 contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O26:H11) without reported illness, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

General Mills, Inc. is recalling 127,912 units of Gold Medal Enriched, Presifted, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt. 5 lb (2.26 kg), in paper bags. The product has the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11.

The affected flour is identified by the code "Better if Used By 06 SEP 2020 KC" and UPC 16000-19610. The recall covers distribution in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Gold Medal Enriched, Presifted, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt. 5 lb (2.26 kg), in paper bags. UPC 16000-19610
Manufacturer
General Mills, Inc
Category
Food — Flour
Hazard
Affected units
127,912

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Better if Used By 06 SEP 2020 KC

Distribution

Distributed in 28 states:

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