Recall issued for General Mills flour
A voluntary recall was issued by General Mills for flour that may contain salmonella.
The recall was issued for 5- and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, as well as 2- and 5-pound bags of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour that have a “better-if-used by” date of March 27 or 28, 2024.
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 13 illnesses in 12 states, including California, Oregon, and New York, linked to raw flour. So far, there have been three hospitalizations, but no deaths.
The Hawaii Department of Health issued a notice on Tuesday encouraging residents to check their pantries and throw away any products affected by this recall.
Those infected with salmonella infantis, a bacteria, often experience nausea, diarrhea, fever and abdominal pains. Symptoms typically start within six hours to six days after infection and last between four and seven days.
Any residents concerned about an illness are encouraged to contact a physician or their primary care provider.
Additional guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the CDC warns that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. Salmonella infantis is killed by heat through baking, frying, sauteing, or boiling any products made with flour.
All surfaces, hands and utensils should also be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.
Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall can contact General Mills Consumer Relations at: 1-800-230-8103.
The list of recalled products include:
Gold Medal Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb bag); Package UPC: 000-16000-19610
Gold Medal Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (10 lb bag); Package UPC: 000-16000-19580
Gold Medal Bleached All-Purpose Flour (2 lb bag); Package UPC: 000-16000-10710
Gold Medal Bleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb bag); Package UPC: 000-16000-10610
