ADM Milling Recalls Polar Bear Flour Due to E. coli O26 Risk
ADM Milling is recalling 200 bags of Polar Bear Flour UNTR because it may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The product was distributed to 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, E. coli O26 is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
ADM Milling is voluntarily recalling 200 bags of Polar Bear Flour UNTR (Prod Code: 710200) in 50-pound bags. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The affected product carries Lot Code 9008.
The recall covers distribution in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The recall was initiated on September 28, 2019, and was terminated on September 28, 2020.
Consumers who have this product should check their inventory for the specific lot code and product description. If they possess the recalled item, they should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Polar Bear Flour UNTR /Prod Code: 710200 in 50# bags
- Manufacturer
- Adm Milling
- Category
- Food — Flour / Grain Products
- Affected units
- 200
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 Code: 9008
Distribution
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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