The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1565-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

ADM Recalls Multiple Flour Brands Due to Potential E. coli O26 Presence

ADM is recalling various flour products, including Pillsbury and King Arthur brands, due to the potential presence of E. coli O26.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O26) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ADM - Chicago is recalling multiple brands of flour, including Pillsbury Potentate High Gluten Flour, King Arthur, Pillsbury Best Bread Flour, Miss Minneapolis, Gold Medal, Commander, Dominator, Sir Lancelot, SpringUp, and Dellalo HG Pizza Flour. The recall is being conducted because of the potential presence of E. coli O26.

The affected products were distributed to retailers, distributors, and commercial bakeries in various states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and others. Specific distribution details vary by brand, with some products sold at ALDI stores in 11 states and others distributed nationwide or to specific commercial facilities.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific flour products and stop using them if they match the recalled descriptions. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise discarding the product or returning it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Pillsbury POTENTATE HIGH GLUTEN FLOUR BLEACHED BROMATED ENRICHED 50 LB bag
Manufacturer
ADM - CHICAGO
Affected units
12,550

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)

  • Code 802217 Lot #s: 25APR9BL
  • 28APR9BL
  • 01MAY9BL

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 →