The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2453-2017·Announced 2017-07-12

Robin Hood All Purpose Flour Recalled for Potential E. coli O121 Contamination

Element Food Solutions is recalling Robin Hood All Purpose Flour in Canada because it may contain E. coli O121.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli O121) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Element Food Solutions is recalling 6,533 cases of Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, 1.8kg retail pouches, in Canada. The recall was issued because the product may contain E. coli O121.

The affected product is identified by UPC Code 059000018232. Specific pouch codes and best-before dates are listed in the official recall notice, including dates ranging from May 29, 2018, to July 26, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 1.8kg retial Pouch 6/1.8kg retial pouches per wholesale case
Manufacturer
Element Food Solutions
Category
Food — Flour
Hazard
Affected units
6,533

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 (15)

  • UPC Code 059000018232 Pouch Code
  • Case Code
  • Best Before Date.: 6 334 623 05 BB/MA 2018 MA 29
  • 6 334 623 05 BB/MA 2018-05-29
  • 5/29/2018. 6 335 623 05 BB/MA 2018 MA 30
  • 6 335 623 05 BB/MA 2018-05-30
  • 5/30/2018. 6 336 623 05 BB/MA 2018 JN 01
  • 6 336 623 05 BB/MA 2018-06-01
  • 6/1/2018. 6 337 623 05 BB/MA 2018 JN 02
  • 6 337 623 05 BB/MA 2018-06-02
  • 6/2/2018. 7 024 623 05 BB/MA 2018 JL 24
  • 7 024 623 05 BB/MA 2018-07-24
  • 7/24/2018. 7 026 623 05 BB/MA 2018 JL 26
  • 7 026 623 05 BB/MA 2018-07-26
  • 7/26/2018.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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