The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0686-2020·Announced 2020-02-19

King Arthur Flour Recalled Due to E. coli O26 Contamination Risk

ADM Milling is recalling 762,720 bags of King Arthur All-purpose Flour due to a potential E. coli O26 contamination risk.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

ADM Milling is voluntarily recalling 762,720 bags of King Arthur All-purpose Flour in 5 lb bags (UPC 071012010509). The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The recall covers specific lot codes, including L18A09B, L18A21A, L18A04A, and others listed in the official notice. The recall was initiated on September 28, 2019, and was terminated on September 28, 2020.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot codes on the bottom of the bag. If the lot code matches one of the affected codes, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
King Arthur All-purpose Flour in 5 lb bag UPC 071012010509
Manufacturer
Adm Milling
Category
Food — Flour
Hazard
Affected units
762,720

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 (20)

  • L18A09B
  • L18A21A
  • L18A04A
  • L18A05A
  • L18A05B
  • L18A05C
  • L18A10A
  • L18A13B
  • L18A13C
  • L18A20A
  • L18A20B
  • L18A20C
  • L18A27A
  • L18A27B
  • L18A27C
  • L18A28A
  • A19A02B
  • A19A02C
  • A19A03A
  • A19A03B

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Adm Milling under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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