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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Ardent Mills, LLC: Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 28, 2022
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Summary

Ardent Mills is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,450 bags of its Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour - AA because testing found the presence of Salmonella. The recall affects 50-lb. bags distributed in Iowa and Ohio that were packaged in late 2021. Consumers who have this flour should not use it for any purpose and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The flour tested positive for Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms often include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Ardent Mills Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour - AA in 50 lb. (22.68kg) bags.
  2. Verify the identifying codes: look for UPC 6 78008 00053 9 and Product Code 5162134.
  3. Confirm the lot number 870749 with packaging dates of 11/30/2021 or 12/1/2021.
  4. If you have an affected bag, stop using the flour immediately and do not use it for cooking or baking.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Ardent Mills at their Denver, Colorado headquarters for further instructions.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Ardent Mills Hotel and Restaurant All Purpose Flour - AA (50 lb. / 22.68kg)
Item Code:
5162134
UPC Codes:
678008000539
Lot Numbers:
870749
Date Ranges: Packaged 11/30/2021, Packaged 12/1/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89586
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ardent Mills, LLC
Sold By: Hotel and Restaurant suppliers; Ardent Mills distribution
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1450 50-lb. bags
Distributed To: Iowa, Ohio
Agency Last Updated: March 1, 2022

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