A number of five lb. bags of King Arthur Flour are being recalled by the manufacturer due to concerns about E.coli.

The recall affects more than 14,000 cases of the 5 lb. bags of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour.

The product was distributed through a number of retailers and distributors nationwide. Six specific lot codes and best-buy dates are affected by the recall, and you can find that information below in the original release.

No illnesses have been reported as a result of this recall.

In Association with ADM Milling Co, King Arthur Flour Company, Inc. voluntarily recalls limited quantity of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) because of possible health risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 13, 2019 – Norwich, VT – In cooperation with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 14,218 cases of 5 lb. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli bacteria (E. coli).

The recalled Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through our website, Baker’s Catalogue, the Baker’s Store in Norwich, VT, or the Baking School in Burlington, WA are included in this voluntary recall.

The only product affected by this voluntary recall is our Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) from these six specific lot codes and three Best Used By dates, which can be found on the bottom of the side panel, below the nutrition facts panel.

BEST USED BY 12/07/19 LOT: L18A07C
BEST USED BY 12/08/19 LOTS: L18A08A, L18A08B
BEST USED BY 12/14/19 LOTS: L18A14A, L18A14B, L18A14C

E. coli causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death.

King Arthur has been informed by ADM Milling Co. that certain wheat used to make these lots of King Arthur flour has been linked to an ongoing outbreak of E. coli infections. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with King Arthur flour.

Consumers who have any of these affected products should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase for credit or refund.

Consumer safety is our top priority, and therefore, we are voluntarily recalling these specific lots of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour to prevent potential illnesses. We are committed to educating and reminding consumers that flour is not ready-to-eat, and anything made with flour must be baked before eating.

Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter. For more information about risks of consuming raw dough, refer to the following: https://www.cdc.gov/features/no-raw-dough/index.html.

Customers have trusted King Arthur Flour products in their kitchens for over 225 years, and that’s why we have issued this voluntary recall. We remain committed to providing our customers safe and superior products.

This information can be found online at kingarthurflour.com/voluntaryrecall. Customers with any questions regarding this recall or King Arthur Flour products are encouraged to call the King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline 7 days a week/24 hours a day at 866-797-9178.

Consumers:
King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline
866-797-9178
7 days a week/24 hours a day

Media:
mediarelations@kingarthurflour.com
802-299-2244

Questions and Answers

1. Which products are affected?
The only product affected by this voluntary recall is our Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) from these six specific LOT codes and BEST USED BY dates, which can be found on the bottom of the side panel, below the nutrition facts panel.

BEST USED BY 12/07/19 LOT: L18A07C
BEST USED BY 12/08/19 LOTS: L18A08A, L18A08B
BEST USED BY 12/14/19 LOTS: L18A14A, L18A14B, L18A14C

2. Where were the affected bags of flour sold?
Bags of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) with a lot code matching the affected product were sold nationally via retailers and distributors. No products sold through our website, Baker’s Catalogue, or the Baker’s Store in Norwich, VT are included in this voluntary recall.

3. Are any other King Arthur Flour products affected?
No other King Arthur Flour products are affected by this voluntary recall. The recall is isolated to this one product and the six lot codes referenced above.

4. I can’t find or read the lot number on my bag of flour. What should I do?
The lot number can be found on the bottom of the side panel, below the nutrition facts panel; see photos above. If you can’t locate the lot number or are uncertain of what’s printed, we encourage you to return the product to the store you purchased it from for a full refund or simply dispose of it. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our friendly Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

5. How do I get my recalled bag of flour reimbursed?
We’re committed to offering our customers a meaningful solution for unusable bags of flour. If you have a bag of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) with an affected lot code, please return it to the store you purchased it from for a full refund. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please call our friendly Consumer Hotline at 866-797-9178.

6. Where can I learn more about E. coli?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer educational information regarding E. coli.