ADM Polar Bear Flour, Bleached/Enriched, NET WT 50LB
Recalled by Adm Milling CO. on Jan 18, 2017
Recall Summary
Adm Milling CO. recalled ADM Polar Bear Flour, Bleached/Enriched, NET WT 50LB 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 Jan 18, 2017.
The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Product sample tested positive for 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.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "IL, IN." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Chicago, IL. The recall covers 25,000 LBS of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 8, 2017), 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 sample tested positive for salmonella.
Product Description
ADM Polar Bear Flour, Bleached/Enriched, NET WT 50LB
Distribution
IL, IN
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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