The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1574-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

ADM Recalls Special Flour Bulk Product Due to E. coli O26 Risk

ADM is recalling GWB Special Flour Bulk Product Code 803011 due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The product was distributed to retailers and commercial bakeries in multiple states.

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 recalling GWB Special Flour Bulk Product Code 803011 because of the potential presence of E. coli O26. The recall involves approximately 2,129,948 lbs of the product.

The flour was distributed to various retailers and commercial bakeries. Specific brands affected include Baker's Corner (sold at ALDI in 11 states), King Arthur (distributed nationwide), Pillsbury Best (10 states), and several other commercial brands distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts. No products were sold through the King Arthur website, Baker's Catalogue, or the Baker's Store in Norwich, VT.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and look for the specific ADM order numbers and printed lot codes listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
GWB Special Flour Bulk Product Code 803011
Manufacturer
ADM - CHICAGO
Category
Food — Flour
Hazard

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 (20)

  • Product Code 803011: ADM Order Number: 635666
  • 643774
  • 643773
  • 643776
  • 643775
  • 643778
  • 689314
  • 689332
  • 635670
  • 635669
  • 689335
  • 689336
  • 679541
  • 679542
  • 741124
  • 741141
  • 679543
  • 741143
  • 730655
  • 741144

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.

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