The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0346-2020·Announced 2019-12-25

Hodgson Mill White Wheat Flour Recalled for E. coli Contamination Risk

FDA is recalling Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour due to potential contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Consumers should stop using the affected 5 lb bags.

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 (STEC E. coli) without reported illnesses, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class II recall for Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour. The recall involves 5 lb bags manufactured by Cell-nique Corp dba Living Harvest at Hudson River Foods. The specific products affected are identified by the codes 001042 with a Best By date of 10-01-2020, and 005517 with a Best By date of 10-02-2020.

The recall was initiated because the flour may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). A total of 4,428 units (738 cases) were distributed to locations in California, Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin, and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased these specific bags of flour should stop using the product immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and best-by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour 5 Lb bags 001042 Best By 10-01-2020 005517 Best By 10-02-2020
Hazard

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)

  • 001042 Best By 10-01-2020 005517 Best By 10-02-2020

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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