Virginia Be Aware Of This Recalled Food Item That Could Kill You
General Mills has announced a voluntary national recall of select bags of its Gold Medal start Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour. This recall includes two, five, and ten-pound bags with "better if used by" dates of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024, due to the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis. The bacteria was discovered during routine sampling of the five-pound bag product.
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General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of Gold Medal Flour Due to Salmonella Risk
The recall specifically affects two date codes of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in the five- and ten-pound bags and two date codes of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour in the two- and five-pound bags. Other types of Gold Medal Flour are not impacted by this recall.
Consumers are advised to check their pantries and dispose of any products that fall under this recall. For those who need to discard the affected flour, General Mills Consumer Relations can be contacted at 1-800-230-8103 for assistance.
This voluntary recall includes the following code dates currently in stores or consumers’ pantries:
The Risk Of Getting Salmonella
Both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasize that consumers should avoid consuming any raw products made with flour due to the risk of Salmonella. The bacteria can be eliminated by proper cooking methods, including baking, frying, sautéing, or boiling. It is also crucial to clean all surfaces, hands, and utensils thoroughly after they come into contact with flour or dough.
Salmonella Infantis can cause symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain in healthy individuals. The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes about 1.2 million infections in the United States annually. Symptoms typically appear six hours to six days after infection and can last four to seven days. Those who believe they may have contracted a Salmonella infection should consult a physician.
General Mills is committed to ensuring the safety of its products and is taking this action as a precautionary measure to protect consumers.
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