General Mills has expanded their flour recall after the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 4 more people from 2 different states (Minnesota and Wisconsin) have become ill from E.Coli linked to the flour.
One person is seriously ill and has been hospitalized for a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome; The CDC said this is due to a prolonged E. coli illnesses that lasts longer and is more severe.
Another 15 million pounds of flour have been recalled from the Kansas City, MO plant responsible for the outbreak, bringing the total to 45 million; the recall is now in 21 states.
So far, 46 people in total have become sick, with 13 requiring hospitalization; the youngest person to become sick is a 1 year old, while the oldest is 95.
The original recall pertained to flour products with dates from November 4, 2015 through December 4, 2015. The expansion includes select production dates through February 10, 2016.
For a full list of the recalled products, which include select Gold Medal flour bags and cake mixes, see below.
The CDC says signs of E.Coli illness include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and fever; symptoms can last 5-7 days. Those who are very old or very young, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems have a greater risk of becoming sick.
Anyone with one of the recalled products in their possession should immediately remove it from their homes.
General Mills is issuing replacements for their products and will also answer any questions you may have.
If you need a replacement coupon for any product in the recall you can complete this form; For questions and concerns call General Mills Consumer Relations team at 1-800-230-8103.
Here is a complete list of recalled products, courtesy of General Mills:
• 13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra
Package UPC 000-16000-18980 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 23FEB2017KC through 30MARCH2017, 14MAY2017PK |
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• 2 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-10710 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 15MAY2017KC through 05JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC, 12JUN2017KC, 13JUN2017KC, 14JUN2017KC, 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 13AUG2017KC through 21AUG2017KC • 4.25 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-12670 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 21MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 19AUG2017KC, 20AUG2017KC, 21AUG2017KC • 5 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-10610 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 15MAY2017KC through 25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC thru 31MAY2017KC, 01JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC through 05JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC through 14JUN2017KC, 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 13AUG2017KC through 21AUG2017KC • 10 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-10410 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 16MAY2017KC through 20MAY2017KC, 02JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 05JUN2017KC, 18JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC • 10 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour – Banded Pack Package UPC 000-16000-10650 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 15MAY2017KC • 10 pound Gold Medal All Purpose Flour – Banded Pack Package UPC 000-16000-10410 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC, 05JUN2017KC
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• 5 pound Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-19610 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 19MAY2017KC through 25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC, 12JUN2017KC, 01AUG2017KC, 14AUG2017KC, 15AUG2017KC, 16AUG2017KC, 17AUG2017KC, 19AUG2017KC, 20AUG2017KC |
• Bleached
Package UPC 000-21130-53000 Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB MAY 27 2017, BB 15 AUG 2017, BB 16 AUG 2017 • 5 pound Signature Kitchens All Purpose Flour Enriched Bleached Package UPC 000-21130-53001 Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB MAY 28 2017 • 5 pound Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All-Purpose Enriched Package UPC 000-21130-53022 Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB MAY 27 2017, BB 01 AUG 2017 |
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• 2 pound Gold Medal Self Rising Flour
Package UPC 000-16000-11710 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 09AUG2016KC, 10AUG2016KC, 16AUG2016KC, 17AUG2016KC, 23AUG2016KC, 06SEP2016KC, 07SEP2016KC • 5 pound Gold Medal Self Rising Flour Package UPC 000-16000-11610 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 10AUG2016KC, 11AUG2016KC, 27OCT2016KC
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• Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Party Rainbow Chip Cake Mix
Package UPC 000-16000-40997 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 25MAR2017, 28MAR2017, 27APR2017, 28APR2017, 23MAY2017, 24MAY2017, 25MAY2017
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• Betty Crocker Delights Super Moist Carrot Cake Mix
Package UPC 000-16000-40987 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 12APR2017, 13APR2017, 14APR2017, 28MAY2017, 29MAY2017, 30MAY2017, 07JUL2017, 08JUL2017
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• Betty Crocker Super Moist Rainbow Bit Cake Mix
Package UPC 000-65633-46589 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 27AL2017, 08JN2017, 09JN2017 |