Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix Recalled for E. coli Risk
Krusteaz recalls blueberry pancake mix due to potential E. coli O121 contamination. Check UPC codes and best-by dates for affected lots.
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Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix is recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with E. coli O121.
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What happened, in plain English
Continental Mills is recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix because it may be contaminated with E. coli O121. The recall covers specific 28 oz. cartons and 3.5 lb. bags distributed across multiple states. Consumers should check their product's UPC and best-by date to see if it is included in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23846-krusteaz-blueberry-pancake-mix-recalled-for-e-coli-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23846-krusteaz-blueberry-pancake-mix-recalled-for-e-coli-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2141-2016
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“Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix Recalled for E. coli Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23846-krusteaz-blueberry-pancake-mix-recalled-for-e-coli-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-2141-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2141-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product poses a risk of foodborne illness due to potential contamination with E. coli O121. Ingesting this bacteria can cause serious health issues, which is why the recall is classified as Class I, indicating a situation where use could lead to serious adverse health consequences or death.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI are likely affected. Individuals who consume the product without proper cooking or with compromised immune systems are at higher risk from E. coli contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in either a 28 oz. carton or a 3.5 lb. bag. For the 28 oz. cartons, look for UPC code 041449001289 and best-by date codes from 3/30/2018 and 6/16/2018. For the 3.5 lb. bags, look for UPC code 041449001487 and best-by date codes from 4/27/2018 to 4/28/2018.
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Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 28 oz. carton, UPC code 041449001289 Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, 3.5 lb. bag, UPC- Category
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What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix if it matches the described UPC codes and best-by dates.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement, so you should discard the product or contact the retailer for assistance.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 40 states.
FDA distribution: “distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 months 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-2141-2016 (July 7, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2141-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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