ADM Recalls Flour Products Due to Potential E. coli O26 Presence
ADM is recalling specific lots of flour products due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The affected products were 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 specific lots of Commander Flour Enr, Mt Bulk Product Code 704020 due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The recall involves 2,843,906 lbs of product. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The affected flour was distributed to various retailers, distributors, and commercial bakeries. Distribution included ALDI stores in 11 states, King Arthur products nationwide (excluding specific online and store channels), Pillsbury Best bread flour in 10 states, and other specific flour brands in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Specific ADM order numbers and lot dates from November and December 2018 are listed in the recall details.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of flour should check their inventory against the provided order numbers and lot dates. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return beyond standard recall practices.
The recalled product
- Product
- Commander Flour Enr, Mt Bulk Product Code 704020
- 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 704020 ADM Order Number: 683663
- 683663
- 683664
- 683660
- 735846
- 735844
- 781253
- 781248
- 781204
- 781255
- 781249
- 781256
- 820543
- 820625
- 820627
- 862780
- 862784
- 683658
- 364268
- 744249
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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