General Mills Recalls Betty Crocker Carrot Cake Mix Due to E. coli Risk
General Mills is recalling Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix due to possible E. coli O121 contamination linked to Gold Medal Flour.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, E. coli O121 is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
General Mills, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with E. coli O121, a hazard associated with a separate recall of Gold Medal Flour.
The affected product is the 15.25 oz (432 g) package with UPC 1 00 16000 40987 0. The recall covers specific "Better if Used By" dates: 12APR2017, 13APR2017, 14APR2017, 28MAY2017, 29MAY2017, 30MAY2017, 07JUL2017, and 08JUL2017. The source text notes that three flavors of Betty Crocker cake mix are involved in this recall action.
The product was distributed in all US states (excluding Rhode Island, South Dakota, and West Virginia) as well as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. It was also distributed in Canada, Mexico, and various Caribbean and Central American countries. Consumers should check their packages for the specific UPC and "Better if Used By" dates listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recalled description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix, NET WT 15.25 OZ (432 g), Package UPC 1 00 16000 40987 0, Carton UPC: 000-16000-40987 0.
- Manufacturer
- General Mills, Inc
- Category
- Food — Baking Mix
- 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 (8)
- Better if Used By dates: 12APR2017
- 13APR2017
- 14APR2017
- 28MAY2017
- 29MAY2017
- 30MAY2017
- 07JUL2017
- 08JUL2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by General Mills, Inc 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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