General Mills Gold Medal Flour Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk

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What happened, in plain English

General Mills is recalling Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour that may be contaminated with Salmonella. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if the flour is used in food preparation.

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. Contaminated flour may be used in food preparation, increasing the risk of illness.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or uses the recalled Gold Medal Flour packages (32oz or 5lb) from the specified UPC codes. People preparing food with this flour are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 32oz (2lb) or 5lb packages with UPC codes 0 16000-10710 6 or 0 16000-10610 9. The recall applies to flour with a 'Better if Used By' date of March 27 or 28, 2024.

Brand
General Mills
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Date
Look for the 'Better if Used By' date on the package, which should be March 27 or 28, 2024.
Discard Recalled Flour
If the flour has the specified UPC codes and dates, discard it immediately to avoid potential foodborne illness.

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Questions people ask

Is this flour safe to use?

The recall states the flour may be contaminated with Salmonella, so it is not safe to use. Discard if it matches the recall criteria.

What should I do if I have the recalled flour?

Discard the flour immediately if it has the specified UPC codes and dates. Contact General Mills for further assistance.

How can I tell if my flour is recalled?

Check for the 32oz (2lb) or 5lb packages with UPC codes 0 16000-10710 6 or 0 16000-10610 9 and a 'Better if Used By' date of March 27 or 28, 2024.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send General Mills to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-0920-2023 — General Mills General Mills

Hello,

I own a General Mills that is covered by recall F-0920-2023 from General Mills.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0920-2023 (April 28, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0920-2023 to see it in context.
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General Mills, Inc recalls Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour, Enriched, Presifted, packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)

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