Ardent Mills Whole Wheat Flour Recalled for Stainless Steel Contamination
Ardent Mills is recalling BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour and SG Whole Wheat Fine Flour due to potential contamination with small pieces of stainless steel from milling equipment discovered during inspection.
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: FDA Class II recall for a risk-of-harm product (potential physical contamination with stainless steel pieces) where no illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards with no reported harm score at most 3.
Plain-English summary
Ardent Mills, LLC is recalling BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour (Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker format) and SG Whole Wheat Fine Flour (2,000 lb. Tote-AA format) because they may contain small pieces of stainless steel. The contamination originated from milling equipment and was discovered during an investigative inspection of the manufacturing system.
A total of 126,900 pounds of the affected flour was distributed to California and Iowa. The recalled product codes include BBU Fine WW Flour Bulk - 0083840839; SG WW Fine Flour Tote-AA - 918345; and 918346.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled flour should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who may have consumed the product and has concerns should consult with a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker; SG Whole Wheat Fine Flour 2,000 lb. Tote-AA Storage instructions - Any product made from raw agricultural commodities, such as wheat, rye and other grains, may be subject to infestation if not properly inspected when re
- Manufacturer
- Ardent Mills, LLC
- Category
- Food — Flour / Grain Products
- Hazard
- stainless-steel
- choking
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 (3)
- BBU Fine WW Flour Bulk - 0083840839
- SG WW Fine Flour Tote-AA - 918345
- 918346
Distribution
Distributed in 2 states:
- CA
- IA
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