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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Gold Medal All Purpose Flour Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: May 12, 2023
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Summary

General Mills, Inc. is recalling approximately 413,862 bags of Gold Medal All Purpose Flour because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes both Unbleached and Bleached varieties sold in 2 lb, 5 lb, and 10 lb bags. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should return the flour for a refund or throw it away to avoid the risk of illness.

Risk

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5 lb and 10 lb bags) and Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour (2 lb and 5 lb bags).
  2. Check the packaging for 'Better if Used By' dates of 27MAR2024 or 28MAR2024 and UPC codes 016000196100, 016000195806, 016000107106, or 016000106109.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact General Mills for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5 lb)
Variants: 5 lb (2.26kg)
UPC Codes:
016000196100
Lot Numbers:
Better if Used By 27MAR2024
Better if Used By 28MAR2024

Quantity: 142,408 bags (shared with 10 lb bag)

Product: Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour (10 lb)
Variants: 10 lb (4.53kg)
UPC Codes:
016000195806
Lot Numbers:
Better if Used By 27MAR2024
Better if Used By 28MAR2024

Quantity: 142,408 bags (shared with 5 lb bag)

Product: Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour (2 lb)
Variants: 32 oz (2 lb) 907g
UPC Codes:
016000107106
Lot Numbers:
Better if Used By 27MAR2024
Better if Used By 28MAR2024

Quantity: 271,454 bags (shared with 5 lb bag)

Product: Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour (5 lb)
Variants: 5 lb (2.26kg)
UPC Codes:
016000106109
Lot Numbers:
Better if Used By 27MAR2024
Better if Used By 28MAR2024

Quantity: 271,454 bags (shared with 2 lb bag)

Product Images

Image 1 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, NET WT 10 LB

Image 1 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, NET WT 10 LB

Image 2 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 5LB

Image 2 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 5LB

Image 3 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 5 LB

Image 3 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 5 LB

Image 4 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 2 LB

Image 4 โ€“ Labeling, Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Net WT 2 LB

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 92231
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: General Mills, Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (142,408 bags; 271,454 bags)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: May 23, 2023

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