UNFI General Corporate recalls Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour, Enriched All-Purpose Pre-Sifted, packaged in a 5lb paper bag
UNFI recalls 5lb paper bags of Essential Everyday Unbleached Flour due to Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and contact UNFI for instructions.
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Product was found positive for Salmonella
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What happened, in plain English
UNFI is recalling 5-pound paper bags of Essential Everyday Unbleached Flour that tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. This poses a risk of food poisoning if the flour is used in food preparation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16158-unfi-essential-everyday-flour-recall-salmonella-risk-in-5lb-paper.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16158-unfi-essential-everyday-flour-recall-salmonella-risk-in-5lb-paper · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0561-2020
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“UNFI Essential Everyday Flour Recall: Salmonella Risk in 5lb Paper Bags.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16158-unfi-essential-everyday-flour-recall-salmonella-risk-in-5lb-paper. Based on FDA recall #F-0561-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0561-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The flour was found to contain the bacteria during testing, which can be harmful if consumed.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Essential Everyday Unbleached Flour in 5lb paper bags with lot code 481123 or best by date 12/07/2020. Households using this flour for cooking or baking are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 5lb paper bags labeled 'Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour, Enriched All-Purpose Pre-Sifted' with lot code 481123 and best by date 12/07/2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot code 481123 and best by date 12/07/2020 on the 5lb paper bag of Essential Everyday Unbleached Flour.
Questions people ask
Is this flour safe to use?
No, this specific lot of flour contains Salmonella bacteria and should not be used. Contact UNFI for further instructions.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for 5lb paper bags labeled 'Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour, Enriched All-Purpose Pre-Sifted' with lot code 481123 and best by date 12/07/2020.
What should I do if I have the recalled flour?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact UNFI directly for instructions on how to handle the product.
Contact UNFI
We’ve drafted a message you can send UNFI to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0561-2020 — UNFI UNFI Hello, I own a UNFI that is covered by recall F-0561-2020 from UNFI. 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-0561-2020 (December 13, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0561-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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