ADM Recalls Multiple Flour Brands Due to Potential E. coli O26 Presence
ADM is recalling various flour products, including King Arthur and Pillsbury 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 illnesses, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
ADM - Chicago is voluntarily recalling multiple brands of flour, including King Arthur All Purpose Flour, Pillsbury Best Bread Flour, and several other commercial and retail varieties. The recall is being conducted due to the potential presence of E. coli O26, a pathogenic strain of bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The affected products were distributed through various channels. King Arthur products were distributed nationwide through retailers and distributors, while Baker's Corner products were sold at ALDI stores in 11 states. Pillsbury Best bread flour was distributed in 10 states, and other products such as Pillsbury 50# flour, Miss Minneapolis, Gold Medal, Commander, Dominator, Sir Lancelot, SpringUp, and Dellalo HG Pizza Flour were distributed to food service providers, warehouses, or commercial bakeries in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed in the recall notice. Affected lots include those with best-by dates of 12/07/19, 12/08/19, and 12/14/19. Individuals who have consumed the affected products and are experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider. Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- King Arthur All Purpose Flour 5 LB bag UPC code: 071012010509
- Manufacturer
- ADM - CHICAGO
- Category
- Food — Flour
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 113,744
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 (4)
- BEST USED BY 12/07/19 LOT: L18A07C BEST USED BY 12/08/19 LOTS: L18A08A
- L18A08B BEST USED BY 12/14/19 LOTS: L18A14A
- L18A14B
- L18A14C
Distribution
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.
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