The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1563-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

ADM Recalls Bulk Gold Medal Flour Due to Potential E. coli O26

ADM is recalling 191,000 pounds of bulk Gold Medal Flour due to potential E. coli O26. The product was distributed to commercial bakeries and food service locations.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, E. coli O26 is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

ADM - Chicago is recalling 191,000 pounds of bulk Gold Medal Flour (Product Code: 805046) due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The specific lot number is 5/3/19 and the order number is 705004.

The recalled product was distributed to a commercial bakery in Massachusetts. While the source text lists distribution details for other flour brands such as Baker's Corner, King Arthur, and Pillsbury, the specific recall action described in the source text pertains to the Gold Medal product sent to the commercial bakery in MA.

Consumers who have purchased this specific bulk flour product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement. Because E. coli O26 can cause serious illness, individuals who have consumed the product and experience symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Gold Medal Flour Product Code: 805046 Bulk flour
Manufacturer
ADM - CHICAGO

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 No. 5/3/19 order# 705004

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 14 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by ADM - CHICAGO 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 20 products in this recall →