Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5 lb. bag UPC code: 041498130404
FDA Recall #F-1561-2019 — Class I — May 22, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1561-2019 |
| Date Initiated | May 22, 2019 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | ADM - CHICAGO |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
Product Description
Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5 lb. bag UPC code: 041498130404
Reason for Recall
potential presence of E. coli. O26
Classification
Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Distribution Pattern
Baker's Corner product was sold at ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. King Arthur product was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through King Arthur website, Bakers Catalogue, or the Bakers Store in Norwich, VT. Pillsbury Best bread Flour was distributed to retailers and distributors across the following 10 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Pillsbury 50# product was distributed though warehouses in NY and PA to food service. Miss Minneapolis product was sent to commercial bakeries in NY and PA. Gold Medal product was sent to a commercial bakery in MA. Commander Flour was distributed in NY, PA, and NJ. Dominator Flour was distributed in NY and PA Sir Lancelot Flour was distributed in NY and OH. SpringUp flour NY and PA Dellalo HG Pizza Flour distributed in PA
Product Quantity
502,080 bags
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Lot Numbers: J18A31; K18A01; K18A06; K18A07; K18A13; K18A14; K18A17; K18A18; K18A27; K18A28; L18A02; L18A03; L18A04; L18A05; L18A06.
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Certain strains — particularly E. coli O157:H7 and other Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) — can cause severe illness. Symptoms typically begin 3 to 4 days after exposure and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Most people recover within 5 to 7 days. However, about 5 to 10% of those with STEC infection develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening, especially in children under 5 and the elderly. Seek medical attention if you develop bloody diarrhea or symptoms worsen significantly after a few days.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.