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General Mills, Inc
Recall #F-0010-2020 · Initiated 2019-09-16
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
General Mills is recalling 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour because they may contain E. coli O26:H11, a harmful bacteria. The affected product has UPC 16000-19610 and was distributed across most of the United States.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, as E. coli can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Check if you have this specific product at home by looking for the UPC number 16000-19610 on 5 lb bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour. If you do, do not use it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund.
Product
Gold Medal Enriched, Presifted, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net Wt. 5 lb (2.26 kg), in paper bags. UPC 16000-19610
Reason for recall
5 lb. bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose flour have the potential to be contaminated with E. coli O26:H11
Quantity affected
127,912 units
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Lot / code info
Better if Used By 06 SEP 2020 KC
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2020-04-02
Recalling firm
General Mills, Inc
1 General Mills Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55426-1347
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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