The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0695-2020·Announced 2020-02-19

ADM Milling Recalls H & R All Purpose Flour Due to E. coli O26 Risk

ADM Milling is recalling 1,700 bags of H & R All Purpose Flour because of a potential E. coli O26 contamination. The product was distributed across 13 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) due to the high risk of serious adverse health consequences from E. coli O26.

Plain-English summary

ADM Milling is voluntarily recalling 1,700 bags of H & R All Purpose Flour MT (Product Code: 706205) in 50-lb bags. The recall was initiated on September 28, 2019, and was classified as Class I by the FDA. The reason for the recall is the potential presence of E. coli O26.

The affected product is identified by Lot Codes 8360 and 9008. The flour was distributed in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The recall was terminated on September 28, 2020.

Consumers who have this product should check the packaging for the specific lot codes and product code. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or dispose of it according to local regulations. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
H & R All Purpose Flour MT/Product Code: 706205 in 50 lbs bags
Manufacturer
Adm Milling
Affected units
1,700

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)

  • Lot Codes: 8360 and 9008

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.

See all 19 products in this recall →