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.
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 severity score of 3 per the rubric.
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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