Commander Flour Bl is recalled due to potential E. coli O26 contamination
A flour product (Commander Flour Bl, Product Code 704060) manufactured by ADM Chicago is being recalled because there is a 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric requires a minimum severity score of 4. Additionally, the presence of a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O26) indicates potential for serious health consequences among consumers.
Plain-English summary
The FDA is recalling Commander Flour Bl (Product Code 704060), a flour product made by ADM Chicago, due to the potential presence of E. coli O26 bacteria. This represents an FDA Class I recall indicating a serious food safety concern.
The product was distributed through Baker's Corner stores in 11 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, as well as through other retail channels. The recall applies to all lots associated with this product code.
Consumers who have purchased or have access to this flour should discard it immediately and follow local health department guidance if they have already used it. The manufacturer, ADM Chicago, is responsible for addressing this safety issue.
The recalled product
- Product
- Commander Flour Bl, En, Br, Mt Product Code 704060
- 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 (1)
- Product Code 704060 ADM Order Number: 826718 Lots: 12/6/2018
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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