ADM Bulk Flour Recalled for Potential E. coli O26 Contamination
ADM is recalling specific lots of bulk flour due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The product was distributed to commercial bakeries and food service providers in several 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 Dominator Bl, En, Br, Mt Bulk Flour (Product Code 745060) due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The recall involves 100,168 lbs of product with lots dated 11/21/2018 and 12/7/2018, associated with ADM Order Numbers 767472 and 856868.
The affected bulk flour was distributed to commercial bakeries and food service providers in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The source text also lists distribution details for other flour brands such as Baker's Corner, King Arthur, Pillsbury, Miss Minneapolis, Gold Medal, Commander, Sir Lancelot, and SpringUp, but the specific recall action described in the source text pertains to the ADM product.
Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for the specific product code and lot dates listed above. If you have this product, do not use it. Contact the manufacturer or retailer for further instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dominator Bl, En, Br, Mt Bulk Flour Product Code 745060
- Manufacturer
- ADM - CHICAGO
- Category
- Food — Flour
- Hazard
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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