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Class I, DangerousF-0688-2020

King Arthur All Purpose Flour 25# bags

Recalled by Adm Milling on Sep 28, 2019

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Adm Milling recalled King Arthur All Purpose Flour 25# bags in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Sep 28, 2019.

The recall was triggered by possible E. coli contamination: "E.coli O26" Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe cramps and bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases can lead to kidney damage.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "AR CT FL IL IN MA MD MI NJ NY OH PA WV." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Decatur, IL. The recall covers 11,074 bags of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Feb 19, 2020), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

E.coli O26

Product Description

King Arthur All Purpose Flour 25# bags

Distribution

AR CT FL IL IN MA MD MI NJ NY OH PA WV

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.