General Mills Recalls Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour Due To Salmonella Concerns
If you’ve purchased Gold Medal Unbleached or Bleached All-Purpose Flour, then don’t miss this recall! Because the FDA has warned that the flour may be contaminated with Salmonella. Check your pantries.
What is a Recall?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States are the departments responsible for investigating potential problems with food safety. Of course, from their investigations, they may issue warnings to the public. In other words, a Recall by the FDA or CDC means that the product in question is not safe for the specified reason. Additionally, guidelines and instructions are given for each recall, based on the specific threat at hand. For example, they may warn that consumers should not consume the product. Or, they may suggest that the company responsible is willing to refund the purchase price.
Why is There a Recall?
The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis in Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour, due to the fact that the Salmonella Infantis was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product.
What is Salmonella Infantis
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella Infantis, a bacteria, often experience nausea, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pains. The CDC estimates there are 1.2 million cases annually in the U.S. Typically, symptoms start within six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) warn that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. Salmonella Infantisis killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. All surfaces, hands and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.
Which Product(s) are Included in this Recall?
This voluntary recall is on these products:
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
Best if used by date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
UPC 000-16000-19610
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 10LB Flour
Best if used by date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
UPC 000-16000-19580
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
Best if used by date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
UPC 000-16000-10610
This recall is only on two date codes of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in the five- and ten-pound bags and two date codes of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour in the two- and five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.
What Should You Do?
Check your pantry and your freezers for this recalled product. If you have this product on hand, dispose of the product. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103.
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Source: US Food & Drug Administration
