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General Mills recalls Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour and 1 more: salmonella risk

May 24, 2023 · General Mills Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallFlour has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
General Mills
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Reported by FDA
May 24, 2023
Recall started
April 28, 2023
Risk class
Class I
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, Enriched, Presifted, packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt 5 lb (2.26kg), UPC 0 16000-19610 0; and 2. Net Wt 10 lb (4.53kg), UPC 0 16000-19580 6. Dist. By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolid, MN 55440.
    Quantity: 142,408 bags
    Codes: Better if Used By 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
  • Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Enriched, Presifted, packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt 32 oz (2lb) 907g, UPC 0 16000-10710 6; and 2. Net Wt 5lb (2.26kg), UPC 0 16000-10610 9. Dist. By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440.
    Quantity: 271,454 bags
    Codes: Better if Used By 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

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 2 products, including Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Enriched, Presifted, packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt 5 lb (2.26kg), UPC 0 16000-19610….

Why was it recalled?

Flour has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Nationwide

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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