King Arthur Flour has announced a voluntary recall of some lots of its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of E. coli.
The E. coli was detected through sampling and to date no illnesses have been reported.
The recall concerns 5-lb and 25-lb bags. The flour was distributed through retailers and distributors across the country. This is an expansion of a recall originally announced in June.
The lot codes and best used by dates for the 5lb bags are as follows:
Best Used By: Lot Code
- 12/04/19 L18A04A
- 12/05/19 L18A05A, L18A05B, L18A05C
- 12/09/19 L18A09B
- 12/10/19 L18A10A
- 12/13/19 L18A13B, L18A13C
- 12/20/19 L18A20A, L18A20B, L18A20C
- 12/21/19 L18A21A
- 12/27/19 L18A27A, L18A27B, L18A27C
- 12/28/19 L18A28A
- 01/02/20 A19A02B, A19A02C
- 01/03/20 A19A03A, A19A03B, A19A03C
- 01/05/20 A19A05A, A19A05B
- 01/07/20 A19A07B, A19A07C
- 01/08/20 A19A08B
- 01/09/20 A19A09B
- 01/10/20 A19A10B
- 01/12/20 A19A12A
- 01/14/20 A19A14A, A19A14B, A19A14C
- 01/15/20 A19A15A, A19A15B
The Best Used By and Lot Code information are found on the bottom of the ingredient side panel of the 5 lb. bag. Best Used By date and Lot Code, along with their location on the bag, must all match in order to be included in the recall.
The 25-lb. bag was sold at Costco only and has UPC code 071012012503.
The Best Used by Dates are as follows:
12/04/19, 12/10/19, 12/20/19, 01/07/20, 01/15/20
Customers can return the flour to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. You can also submit a claim for a refund by calling the King Arthur Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.
The company reminds consumers that flour is not safe to eat until it is cooked and that you should never consume uncooked dough or batter.
For more information on the recall, click here.
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