OLYMPIA, WA – General Mills today is recalling two date codes of its two-, five-, and 10-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour due to potential Salmonella. The Washington State Department of Health says as of Sunday, there have been 13 reports in 12 states of illness linked to the consumption of flour. No cases have been reported in Washington or Idaho at this time, although there is one case in Oregon.
“Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, several cases reported exposure to raw Gold Medal brand flour including consuming raw dough or batter. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a single production facility of the flour consumed by patients. FDA initiated an inspection at the General Mills Kansas City, MO facility and collected product samples. One sample was found to be positive for Salmonella which matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak,” the DOH says.
The products being recalled have production dates of March 27th and March 28th of this year.
From the Washington Department of Health:
The following products are subject to recall:
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Product Description:
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 5LB
UPC and Better by Date:
UPC: 000-16000-19610
Better By Dates: 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
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Product Description:
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 10LB
UPC and Better by Date:
UPC: 000-16000-19580
Better By Dates: 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
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Product Description:
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, 2LB
UPC and Better by Date:
UPC: 000-16000-10710
Better By Dates: 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
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Product Description:
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, 5LB
UPC and Better by Date:
UPC: 000-16000-10610
Better By Dates: 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024
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Product Distribution
These items were shipped nationwide. We do not have specific distribution information for Washington at this time. We will provide more distribution details if available.
Associated Illnesses
As of 5/1/23, there have been thirteen reports of illness linked to consumption of flour. Currently, the cases are reported in twelve states. No cases have been reported in Washington at this time.
Based on epidemiological data collected by CDC, several cases reported exposure to raw Gold Medal brand flour including consuming raw dough or batter. FDA’s traceback investigation identified a single production facility of the flour consumed by patients. FDA initiated an inspection at the General Mills Kansas City, MO facility and collected product samples. One sample was found to be positive for Salmonella which matched the strain of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak.
For more information on the illness investigation, see: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Flour | Salmonella | CDC and Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Flour (April 2023) | FDA
Additional Information
For additional information on the recall, see the company announcement on the FDA website at: General Mills Recalls Four Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour Varieties Dated March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024 | FDA
Consumer Guidance
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.
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