Consumers reminded that flour is not a ready-to-eat ingredient
MINNEAPOLIS (April 28, 2023) – General Mills today announced a voluntary national recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis,which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product.
This recall affects two date codes of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in the five- and ten pound bags and two date codes of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour in the two- and five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.
Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103.
Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) warn that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. Salmonella Infantisis killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. All surfaces, hands and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.
This voluntary recall includes the following code dates currently in stores or consumers’ pantries:
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-19610
Recalled Better if Used by Date
27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 10LB Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-19580
Recalled Better if Used by Date
27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 2LB Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-10710
Recalled Better if Used by Date
27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
Package UPC
000-16000-10610
Recalled Better if Used by Date
27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella Infantis, a bacteria, often experience nausea, diarrhea, fever and abdominal pains. The CDC estimates there are 1.2 million cases annually in the U.S. Typically, symptoms start within six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days. Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician.
About General Mills
General Mills makes the food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale, and standing for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Haagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie’s, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills generated fiscal 2022 net sales of $19.0 billion. In addition, the company’s share of non-consolidated joint venture net sales totaled $1.1 billion.
Identification information of the recalled product
Product category Feed
Product subcategory Eggs and egg products
Product brand name CACG
Model names or references boxes of 12 and cells of 30 code 2FRIHT01 to DCR 01-03-04/05/2023
Identification of products
Batch
Date
LOT 2FRIHT01
Recommended best before date between 01/05/2023 and 04/05/2023
Packaging boxes of 12 and cells of 30
Marketing start/end date From 04/11/2023 to 04/14/2023
Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
Geographic area of sale Regions: Guyana
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Müller has taken the precautionary step of recalling some batches of various Cadbury branded dessert products because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Product details
Cadbury Daim Chocolate Dessert
Pack size
75g
Use by
18 May 2023
Cadbury Crunchie Chocolate Dessert
Pack size
75g
Use by
17 May 2023
Cadbury Flake Chocolate Dessert
Pack size
75g
Use by
17 May 2023
Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons Chocolate Dessert
Pack size
75g
Use by
18 May 2023
Cadbury Dairy Milk Chunks Chocolate Dessert
Pack size
75g
Use by
18 May 2023
Cadbury Heroes Chocolate Dessert (six pack)
Pack size
6 x 75g
Use by
18 May 2023
Risk statement
The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Müller is recalling the above products and has issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund (with or without a receipt). For more information contact Müller on team_cccare@muller.co.uk or 07354 835 893.
Lactalis McLelland Ltd have taken the precautionary step of recalling various goat cheeses because the products might contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Product details
Cricket St. Thomas Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size
100g
Use by
26 May 2023
Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size
100g
Use by
26 May 2023
Somerset Capricorn Goat Cheese
Pack size
85g
Use by
26 May 2023
Co-op Goats Cheese
Pack size
85g
Use by
26 May 2023
Risk statement
The products listed above might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Action taken by the company
Lactalis McLelland Ltd is recalling the above products. Lactalis McLelland Ltd and Co-op have issued point-of-sale notices to their customers. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notices.
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