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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1210-2019

Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour Enriched 5Lb paper bag retail. 8 bags per shrink wrapped bale wholesale. UPC "0 5150022241 6" - retail unit UPC "0 5150022241 3" - wholesale bale

Recalled by Hometown Food Company on Mar 8, 2019

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Hometown Food Company recalled Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 8, 2019.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product may be contaminated with Salmonella" Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide through multiple grocery chains, wholesale grocery distributors, and Amazon," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Chicago, IL. The recall covers 12,245 bales (97,960 retail units) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 3, 2019), 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

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella

Product Description

Pillsbury Unbleached All Purpose Flour Enriched 5Lb paper bag retail. 8 bags per shrink wrapped bale wholesale. UPC "0 5150022241 6" - retail unit UPC "0 5150022241 3" - wholesale bale

Distribution

Nationwide through multiple grocery chains, wholesale grocery distributors, and Amazon.

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.