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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published May 22, 2019

ADM Gold Medal Flour Recall: Potential E. coli O26 Contamination

ADM recalls Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk Product Code 805046 due to potential E. coli O26 contamination. Consumers should check product codes and lot dates for affected items.

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Recalling firmADM - CHICAGO77 W Wacker Dr Ste 4600 · Chicago, IL 60601-1667
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ADM has recalled Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk Product Code 805046 because it may contain E. coli O26 bacteria. This could cause foodborne illness if the flour is used in food preparation. Affected products have specific product codes and lot dates listed in the recall notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17429-adm-gold-medal-flour-recall-potential-e-coli-o26-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17429-adm-gold-medal-flour-recall-potential-e-coli-o26-contamination · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1580-2019

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“ADM Gold Medal Flour Recall: Potential E. coli O26 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17429-adm-gold-medal-flour-recall-potential-e-coli-o26-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1580-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1580-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 22, 2019, that ADM - CHICAGO is recalling Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk with Product Code 805046 due to the potential presence of E. coli O26. This voluntary recall affects approximately 1.3 million pounds of product distributed to commercial bakeries and retailers.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: ADM
  • Product: Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk
  • Product Code: 805046
  • ADM Order Numbers: 538170, 538172, 538173, 727495, 727499, 727503, and 727502
  • Lot numbers: 11/5/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/5/2018, and 12/12/2018

The hazard

The recall is due to the potential presence of E. coli O26 in the flour product. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a high probability that consumption could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include American Laboratories Pepsin Powder Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination (2026-02-26) and Diva Fam Sea Moss Gel Superfood Recall: Potential Botulism Risk (2026-01-09). Additional similar recalls listed are the American Laboratories Pepsin 1:3000 Powder Recall: Salmonella Risk (2026-02-26).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Product Code 805046 on the packaging. Affected items have lot dates from November 5, 2018, to December 12, 2018, and specific order numbers listed in the recall notice.

  • Brand
    ADM
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 20 products

All 20 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Baker's Corner product was sold at ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. King Arthur product was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through King Arthur website, Bakers Catalogue, or the Bakers Store in Norwich, VT. Pillsbury Best bread Flour was distributed to retailers and distributors across the following 10 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Pillsbury 50# product was distributed though warehouses in NY and PA to food service. Miss Minneapolis product was sent to commercial bakeries in NY and PA. Gold Medal product was sent to a commercial bakery in MA. Commander Flour was distributed in NY, PA, and NJ. Dominator Flour was distributed in NY and PA Sir Lancelot Flour was distributed in NY and OH. SpringUp flour NY and PA Dellalo HG Pizza Flour distributed in PA
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-1561-2019Baker's Corner All Purpose Flour 5 lb. bag UPC code: 041498130404; Lot Numbers: J18A31; K18A01; K18A06; K18A07; K18A13; K18A14; K18A17; K18A18; K18A27; K18A28; L18A02; L18A03; L18A04; L18A05; L18A06.502,080 bags
F-1562-2019Miss Minneapolis Product Code: 803003 Bulk flour; Lot No. 5/3/19 BOL# 786752 BOL# 831357 ADM Order Numbers:632392, 632403, 832404, 676830, 676804, 676830, 730778, 730889, 771080, 771076, 771081, 771085, 810669, 860671, 622159, 676699, and 817190. Lot#: 11/7/2018, 11/8/2018, 11/8/2018, 11/12/2018, 11/12/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/20/2018, 11/28/2018, 11/28/2018, 11/29/2018, 11/29/2018, 12/7/2018, 12/13/2018, 11/6/2018, 11/12/2018, and 12/5/2018.6061565 pounds
F-1563-2019Gold Medal Flour Product Code: 805046 Bulk flour; Lot No. 5/3/19 order# 705004191,000 pounds
F-1564-2019Pillsbury BALANCER HI GLUTEN FLOUR BLEACHED BROMATED ENRICHED 50 LB bag; Code 801217 Lot #s: 26APR9BL, 27 APR9BL, 03MAY9BL, 06MAY9BL, 07MAY9BL, 08MAY9BL, 09MAY9BL32,042 Bags
F-1565-2019Pillsbury POTENTATE HIGH GLUTEN FLOUR BLEACHED BROMATED ENRICHED 50 LB bag; Code 802217 Lot #s: 25APR9BL, 28APR9BL, 01MAY9BL12,550 Bags
F-1566-2019Pillsbury BEST Bread Flour Enriched 5 LB bag UPC code: 051500200315; Lot Code 8 342 Use by Date JUN 08 2020 Lot Code 8 343 Use by Date JUN 09 202036,960 bags
F-1567-2019King Arthur All Purpose Flour 5 LB bag UPC code: 071012010509; BEST USED BY 12/07/19 LOT: L18A07C BEST USED BY 12/08/19 LOTS: L18A08A, L18A08B BEST USED BY 12/14/19 LOTS: L18A14A, L18A14B, L18A14C113,744 bags
F-1568-2019Gigantic Flour 50lbs Product Code 701220 Lot #: 8346BF; Gigantic Flour Product Code 701220 Lot #: 8346BF ADM Order number: 12269N/A
F-1569-2019H&R Flour (Hotel and Restaurant) 50lb bags Product Codes 706220; Product Code 706220 Lot #: 8313BFN/A
F-1570-2019Dellalo HG Pizza Flour 50lb bags Product Code 845212 Lot#: 8344BF; Product Code 845212 Lot#: 8344BFN/A
F-1571-2019Sir Lancelot HG Flour 50lb bags Product Code 802203 Lot#: 8346BF; Product Code 802203 Lot#: 8346BFN/A
F-1572-2019Latina Niagra Flour 50lbs bags Product Code 845202 Lot#: 8344BF; Product Code 845202 Lot#: 8344BFN/A
F-1573-2019Dominator Flour 50lb bags Product Code 745220 Lot#: 8319BF; Product Code 745220 Lot#: 8319BFN/A
F-1574-2019GWB Special Flour Bulk Product Code 803011; Product Code 803011: ADM Order Number: 635666, 643774, 643773, 643776, 643775, 643778, 689314, 689332, 635670, 635669, 689335, 689336, 679541, 679542, 741124, 741141, 679543, 741143, 730655, 741144, 741145, 741146, 741147, 730674, 730673, 780685, 771150, 773565, 773566, 773567, 771152, 808178, 808169, 826215, 826214, 826217, 826216, 826218, 808179, 867033, 866108, and 867088. Printed Lot Codes: 11/5/2018, 11/6/2018, 11/6/2018, 11/7/2018, 11/7/2018, 11/8/2018, 11/9/2018, 11/9/2018, 11/9/2018, 11/9/2018, 11/14/2018, 11/14/2018, 11/14/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/17/2018, 11/17/2018, 11/17/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/20/2018, 11/20/2018, 11/20/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/27/2018, 11/27/2018, 11/27/2018, 11/28/2018, 11/29/2018, 11/29/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/5/2018, 12/5/2018, 12/6/2018, 12/7/2018, 12/10/2018, 12/11/2018, and 12/11/2018.2129948 lbs
F-1575-2019Commander Flour Enr, Mt Bulk Product Code 704020; Product Code 704020 ADM Order Number: 683663, 683663, 683664, 683660, 735846, 735844, 781253, 781248, 781248, 781204, 781255, 781249, 781256, 820543, 820625, 820627, 862780, 862784, 683658, 364268, 744249, 744250, 843732, and 843737. Lots: 11/5/2018, 11/13/2018, 11/14/2018, 11/14/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/21/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/27/2018, 11/28/2018, 11/29/2018, 12/3/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/6/2018, 12/10/2018, 12/11/2018, 11/13/2018, 11/27/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/20/2018, 12/5/2018, and 12/7/2018.2843906 lbs
F-1576-2019Commander Flour Bl, En, Br, Mt Product Code 704060; Product Code 704060 ADM Order Number: 826718 Lots: 12/6/201850109 lbs
F-1577-2019Dominator Bl, En, Br, Mt Bulk Flour Product Code 745060; Product Code 745060 ADM Order Number:767472 and 856868 Lots: 11/21/2018 and 12/7/2018100168 lbs
F-1578-2019Springup Flr Enr, Mt Bulk Flour Product Code 703020; Product Code 703020 ADM Order Number:641021, 643784, 643793, 643792, 643794, 643795, 704876, 773747, 773749, 815501, 815502, 815503, 815504, 815505, 815507, 866478, and 866487. Lots: 11/5/2018, 11/5/2018, 11/7/2018, 11/7/2018, 11/7/2018, 11/9/2018, 11/13/2018, 11/28/2018, 11/29/2018, 12/3/2018, 12/3/2018, 12/4/2018, 12/5/2018, 12/7/2018, 12/10/2018, 12/10/2018, and 12/11/2018833941 lbs
F-1579-2019Maple T-43 En Nobl Bulk Flour Product Code 803038; Product Code 803038 ADM Order Number:689002, 727574, 756407, 832014, 832025, and 868564. Lots: 11/12/2018, 11/16/2018, 11/19/2018, 12/5/2018, 12/6/2018, and 12/10/2018.302027 lbs
F-1580-2019Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk Product Code 805046; Product Code 805046 ADM Order Number:538170, 538172, 538173, 727495, 727499, 727503, and 727502. Lot number: 11/5/2018, 11/19/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/26/2018, 11/30/2018, 12/5/2018, and 12/12/20181336127 lbs
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Code

    Look for Product Code 805046 on the flour packaging to confirm if it is affected.

  2. Discard Affected Flour

    If the product matches the recalled codes and lot dates, discard it immediately to avoid potential foodborne illness.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide; the notice names 14 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: named in the noticeMEVermont: named in the noticeVTNew Hampshire: named in the noticeNHWashington: nationwideWAIdaho: nationwideIDMontana: nationwideMTNorth Dakota: nationwideNDMinnesota: nationwideMNIllinois: nationwideILWisconsin: nationwideWIMichigan: nationwideMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: named in the noticeRIMassachusetts: named in the noticeMAOregon: nationwideORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: nationwideSDIowa: nationwideIAIndiana: nationwideINOhio: named in the noticeOHPennsylvania: named in the noticePANew Jersey: named in the noticeNJConnecticut: named in the noticeCTCalifornia: nationwideCAUtah: nationwideUTColorado: nationwideCONebraska: nationwideNEMissouri: nationwideMOKentucky: nationwideKYWest Virginia: named in the noticeWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: named in the noticeMDDelaware: named in the noticeDEArizona: nationwideAZNew Mexico: nationwideNMKansas: nationwideKSArkansas: nationwideARTennessee: nationwideTNNorth Carolina: nationwideNCSouth Carolina: nationwideSCDistrict of Columbia: nationwideDCOklahoma: nationwideOKLouisiana: nationwideLAMississippi: nationwideMSAlabama: nationwideALGeorgia: nationwideGAHawaii: nationwideHITexas: nationwideTXFlorida: nationwideFL

FDA distribution: “Baker's Corner product was sold at ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. King Arthur product was distributed…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 22, 201912. FDA classified it Class I: Jul 17, 201923. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jul 24, 201934. FDA terminated the recall: Sep 28, 2020420192020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1580-2019 (May 22, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1580-2019 to see it in context.
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