The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1579-2019·Announced 2019-07-24

ADM Bulk Flour Recalled for Potential E. coli O26 Presence

ADM is recalling Maple T-43 En Nobl Bulk Flour due to potential E. coli O26 contamination. The product was distributed to bakeries and retailers 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 Maple T-43 En Nobl Bulk Flour, Product Code 803038, due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. The recall involves 302,027 lbs of the product. Specific lots with dates ranging from November 12, 2018, to December 10, 2018, are affected.

The flour was distributed to various commercial bakeries and retailers across multiple states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Massachusetts. Distribution included products sold under brands such as Baker's Corner at ALDI stores, King Arthur, Pillsbury Best, Miss Minneapolis, Gold Medal, Commander, Dominator, Sir Lancelot, SpringUp, and Dellalo HG Pizza Flour.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and check for the specific product code and lot dates listed in the recall notice. Those with questions should contact the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Maple T-43 En Nobl Bulk Flour Product Code 803038
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 (11)

  • Product Code 803038 ADM Order Number:689002
  • 727574
  • 756407
  • 832014
  • 832025
  • and 868564. Lots: 11/12/2018
  • 11/16/2018
  • 11/19/2018
  • 12/5/2018
  • 12/6/2018
  • and 12/10/2018.

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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