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General Mills recalls Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour.: salmonella risk

February 13, 2019 · General Mills Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallGold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5 lb. flour is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
General Mills
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Reported by FDA
February 13, 2019
Recall started
January 23, 2019
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Sauces, spices and pantry
Reason type
SalmonellaOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour. Net Wt 5 lb. (2.26kg). UPC 16000-19610. Distributed By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440 Cook Before Sneaking a Taste. Flour is Raw. Please Cook Fully Before Enjoying.
    Quantity: 89,571 units
    Codes: Better if Used By 20 APR 2020 KC

Where it was distributed

AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TNN, VA, VT, WI.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

General Mills recalled 1 product, including Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour. Net Wt 5 lb. (2.26kg). UPC 16000-19610. Distributed By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN….

Why was it recalled?

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5 lb. flour is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TNN, VA, VT, WI.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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