The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2426-2017·Announced 2017-07-19

Ardent Mills Recalls Primo Molino Flour Due to E. coli O121 Contamination

Ardent Mills, LLC is recalling 487 bags of Primo Molino Italian Style Enriched Flour because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121.

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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ardent Mills, LLC is recalling 487 bags of Primo Molino Italian Style Enriched Flour, 50 lb, packaged in paper bags. The product was produced on October 31, 2016, and carries the lot code 6 305 SK. The recall is being issued because the flour may be contaminated with E. coli O121.

The affected product was distributed to three specific locations: 380 bags were sent to CH Gunther (Pizza Blends) in Kansas City, MO; 112 bags were shipped to Nations Pizza in Schaumburg, IL; and 5 bags were shipped to AK Crust in Green Bay, WI. There are no government, VA, or military consignees involved in this distribution.

Consumers who have purchased or possess this specific lot of flour should stop using it and contact Ardent Mills, LLC for further instructions or a refund. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
PRIMO MOLINO ITALIAN STYLE ENRICHED FLOUR, 50 lb, Packaged in paper bags, Store at Ambient Temperature, produced on 10/31/16, Product code 15031
Manufacturer
Ardent Mills, LLC
Affected units
487

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 (1)

  • Lot code- 6 305 SK

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: