Santos Brand, All Purpose Flour Packed in Clear Plastic Bags, 2 Lbs, 5lbs
What you need to know
Class I
What happened
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared…
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
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.
There is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.
Distribution area
IN
Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.
United States
Quantity affected
Not provided by the FDA.
Recall initiation
FDA report date: June 27, 2012
FDA recall number
F-1462-2012
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Santos INC. initiated this food recall on May 18, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
Santos Brand, All Purpose Flour Packed in Clear Plastic Bags, 2 Lbs, 5lbs was made or distributed by Santos INC. in San Leandro, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1462-2012, dated June 27, 2012.
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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Undeclared wheat or gluten
Symptoms to watch for
Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.
When symptoms may appear
Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.
Higher-risk groups
People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.
What to do now
1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
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
4 answers
What is the Santos Brand, All Purpose Flour Packed in Clear Plastic Bags, 2 Lbs, 5lbs recall?
Santos INC. recalled Santos Brand, All Purpose Flour Packed in Clear Plastic Bags, 2 Lbs, 5lbs in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1462-2012. The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared…
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. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the Santos 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-1462-2012. 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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