Element Food Solutions Robin Hood Flour Recall: E. coli O121 Risk
Element Food Solutions recalls Robin Hood All Purpose Flour pouches from 2018 due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
may contain E. coli O121
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Element Food Solutions is recalling Robin Hood All Purpose Flour pouches that may contain E. coli O121 bacteria. This recall affects products sold between May and July 2018 and could cause foodborne illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21083-element-food-solutions-robin-hood-flour-recall-e-coli-o121.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21083-element-food-solutions-robin-hood-flour-recall-e-coli-o121 · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2453-2017
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“Element Food Solutions Robin Hood Flour Recall: E. coli O121 Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21083-element-food-solutions-robin-hood-flour-recall-e-coli-o121. Based on FDA recall #F-2453-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2453-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O121 is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the flour contains this bacteria, it could lead to stomach cramps, diarrhea, or vomiting if eaten. However, the risk is generally low for most people.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Robin Hood All Purpose Flour pouches from 2018, especially those who have used the product for cooking or baking. The risk is low as the bacteria may not cause serious illness in most cases.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code on the pouch: 6 334 623 05, 6 335 623 05, 6 336 623 05, 6 337 623 05, or 7 024 623 05. The recall covers pouches sold between May 29, 2018, and July 26, 2018.
- Brand
Element Food Solutions- Product
Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 1.8kg retial Pouch 6/1.8kg retial pouches per wholesale case- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Codes
Look for the product code on the pouch (e.g., 6 334 623 05) to confirm if it's part of the recall.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Element Food Solutions for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2453-2017 (June 8, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2453-2017 to see it in context.
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