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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "potential presence of E. coli. O26"
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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