The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0991-2018·Announced 2018-04-11

King Arthur Coconut Flour Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

The King Arthur Flour Company is recalling 100% Organic Finely Ground Coconut Flour because it tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers should stop using the product.

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 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, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc. is recalling 100% Organic, Finely Ground, Coconut Flour because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall involves 25,200 lbs of the product, identified by Lot # CF22017E and best if used by dates of 10/25/2018 and 12/4/2018. The product was distributed in 26 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot number and expiration dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
King Arthur Flour, 100% Organic, Finely Ground, Coconut Flour, UPC 0 71012 10702 5, Distributed by: The King Arthur Flour Co., Inc., Norwich, Vermont 05055 Product of the Philippines and/or Sri Lanka.

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 # CF22017E and Best if used by: 10/25/2018 and 12/4/2018

Distribution

Same manufacturer · The King Arthur Flour Company, Inc.

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