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.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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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