RECALL: Gold Medal flour may be linked to E. coli outbreak
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - General Mills and health officials are investigating an ongoing, multi-state outbreak of E. coli that may be linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour. Out of an abundance of caution, a voluntary recall is being made.
State and federal authorities have been researching 38 occurrences of illnesses across 20 states related to a specific type of E. coli (E. coli O121), between December 21, 2015, and May 3, 2016.
While attempting to track the cause of the illness, the CDC found that approximately half of the individuals reported making something homemade with flour at some point prior to becoming ill. Some reported using a General Mills brand of flour, and some may have also consumed raw dough or batter.
A CDC investigation indicates flour produced at the General Mills facility in Kansas City, Missouri is a likely source of this outbreak.
E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Seniors, the very young, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
The specific products in the recall can be viewed here.
13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-18980
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
25FEB2017 thru 30MAR2017
2 lb. Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-10710
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
25MAY2017KC thru 03JUN2017KC
2lb Gold Medal Self-Rising Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-11710
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
23AUG2016KC
10lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-10410
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
02JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC
5lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-10610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC thru 31MAY2017KC, 01JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC thru 05JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC thru 14JUN2017KC
5lb Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-19610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC
10lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour- Banded Pack
Package UPC
000-16000-10410
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC, 05JUN2017KC
5lb Signature Kitchens All Purpose Flour Enriched Bleached
Package UPC
000-21130-53001
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
BB MAY 28 2017
5lb Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All Purpose Enriched
Package UPC
000-21130-53022
Recalled Better if Used by Dates
BB MAY 27 2017