Santos Inc.

Recall #F-1462-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Santos Inc. is recalling all-purpose flour (2 lb and 5 lb bags) because the flour may contain traces of peanuts or wheat due to shared equipment during packaging. The labels don't indicate these potential allergens were present.

Who is at risk

People with peanut or wheat allergies should be concerned, as consuming this product could trigger an allergic reaction.

What to do

If you purchased Santos Brand all-purpose flour in 2 lb or 5 lb clear plastic bags in Northern California, do not use it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund.

Product

Santos Brand, All Purpose flour packed in clear plastic bags, 2 lbs, 5lbs

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.

Lot / code info

There is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2013-09-25