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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0703-2020/FDA enforcement
Adm Milling·Food·Sep 28, 2019

Bulk Flour

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    E.coli O26

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, CT, FL, IL +9 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAdm Milling
Recalling firmAdm MillingDecatur, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Order number: 020382 027009 027012 815504 815505 027082 027122 050174 867089 727502 867090 862792 866490 866489 826720 891295 876083 171302 190451 866491 896455 891300 223423 916350 916355 887176 727503 897446 916391 903519 903544 910330 910333 910335 910334 887178 994370 953008 961308 887180 985970 994371 985973 994374 985975 004594 034124 151023 094452 216673 216675 216575 216676 214213 470533 094453 094454 244737 298935 297682 313459 094455 094456 295812 298938 298937 315850 295814 094457 328686 333599 298941 328689 094458 094459 379900 379898 336645 390477 379903 336674 390478 379904 368954 683671 887177 887181 887183 887184 892355 903545 909057 909059 909060 909061 916356 916357 916358 916359 916360 921601 931091 935191 935223 935225 937781 937782 941068 943977 946502 946525 950385 950393 953010 953018 953019 953022 953023 953024 953025 961298 961307 977644 977649 981836 981841 418253 430294 987447 994369 430293 336675 996662 862782 862785 909056
Distribution area
ARCTFLILINMAMDMINJNYOHPAWV

AR CT FL IL IN MA MD MI NJ NY OH PA WV

United States

Quantity affected9697409 pounds
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 19, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0703-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Adm Milling initiated this food recall on September 28, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: E.coli O26. The FDA report lists distribution as: AR CT FL IL IN MA MD MI NJ NY OH PA WV.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: E.coli O26

Bulk Flour was made or distributed by Adm Milling in Decatur, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0703-2020, dated February 19, 2020.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, some E. coli strains produce toxins that can cause severe, sometimes bloody diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

E. coli

Symptoms to watch for

Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low fever. Bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 3 to 4 days after exposure, with a range of roughly 1 to 10 days.

Higher-risk groups

Young children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Bulk Flour recall?

Adm Milling recalled Bulk Flour in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0703-2020. E.coli O26

What are the symptoms of E. coli exposure?

Severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and sometimes a low fever. Bloody diarrhea or signs of dehydration need prompt medical attention.

How quickly can E. coli symptoms appear?

Usually 3 to 4 days after exposure, with a range of roughly 1 to 10 days.

Who is most at risk from E. coli?

Young children, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of complications.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from Adm Milling?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0703-2020 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Adm Milling recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0703-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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