Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix Recalled for E. coli O121 Contamination Risk
Continental Mills is recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix due to a potential for E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should stop using the product and check for specific UPC codes and dates.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious classification for food recalls. Additionally, the hazard involves E. coli O121, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Continental Mills is voluntarily recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in 28 oz. cartons and 3.5 lb. bags due to a potential for contamination with E. coli O121. The recall affects 48,260 cases of the product.
The 28 oz. cartons have UPC code 041449001289 and best by date codes of 3/30/2018 or 6/16/2018. The 3.5 lb. bags have UPC code 041449001487 and best by date codes ranging from 4/27/2018 to 4/28/2018. The product was distributed in 39 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas.
Consumers should stop using the recalled product and check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and best by dates listed above. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 28 oz. carton, UPC code 041449001289 Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 3.5 lb. bag, UPC code 041449001487
- Manufacturer
- Continental Mills (Corporate Office)
- Category
- Food — Baking Mix
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 48,260
Distribution
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