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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1085-2013/FDA enforcement
Dakota Specialty Milling, INC·Food·Feb 14, 2013

40134, Sara Lee 12 Whole Grain Blend 100 ( Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAZ, AR, CA, GA +17 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDakota Specialty Milling, INC
Recalling firmDakota Specialty Milling, INCFargo, ND, United States
UPC / barcodes
1 07130 14013 4
Lot / date codes
  • 3201205 4231205 4241205 5161205 6031205 6251205 8141201 10021201 11081201 1071301
Distribution area
AZARCAGAHIILINKSMAMIMNMONYNDOHPATNTXVAWAWI

AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.

United States

Quantity affected4, 457.0000 CWTS
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 20, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1085-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Dakota Specialty Milling, INC initiated this food recall on February 14, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter. The FDA report lists distribution as: AZ, AR, CA, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NY, ND, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

40134, Sara Lee 12 Whole Grain Blend 100 ( Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, … was made or distributed by Dakota Specialty Milling, INC in Fargo, ND, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1085-2013, dated March 20, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 40134, Sara Lee 12 Whole Grain Blend 100 ( Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, … recall?

Dakota Specialty Milling, INC recalled 40134, Sara Lee 12 Whole Grain Blend 100 ( Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, Whole Grain Corn, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1085-2013. Some flour and flour blends produced at Dakota Specialty Milling have the potential to be contaminated with pliable metal wire mesh fragments from a defective flour sifter.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Dakota Specialty Milling, INC 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-1085-2013. 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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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.