E coli concerns prompt even bigger nationwide flour recall

Apr 14 2017, 12:17 am

Time to check your pantry before your next batch of pancakes, because what began as a limited recall for Robin Hood All Purpose Flour has now been expanded to include multiple brands and varieties sold across Canada.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the expanded recall on April 12, adding additional Robin Hood products as well as other brands of flour.

“This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak,” notes the CFIA, adding they are conducting a full investigation.

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Consumers are asked to check their flour at home, and throw out unused product, or return them to the store from which they were purposed. The CFIA is making sure stores do not have the recalled items on their shelves.

The recall stems from an initial report of E coli illness tied to Robin Hood flour, which prompted the March 28 recall. That recall was expanded once the following week, prior to Wednesday’s further expansion.

“There have been reported illnesses associated with flour; however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in this Food Recall Warning,” notes the CFIA in conjunction with the current recall.

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Here are the following flours subject to recall:

  • Brodie Self Raising Cake & Pastry Flour 1 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 JA 17 and 6 291 548 0 59000 01484 5
    Only product with a best before date of January 17, 2018 (2018 JA 17) and the production code 6 291 548 is being recalled.
  • Creative Baker All Purpose Flour 20 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2017 OC 17 and 6 291 SK 6 28622 10142 6
    Only product with a best before date of October 17, 2017 (2017 OC 17) and the production code 6 291 SK is being recalled.
  • Creative Baker Whole Wheat Flour 10 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2017 AL 18 and 6 292 SK 6 28622 10131 0
    Only product with a best before date of April 18, 2017 (2017 AL 18) and the production code 6 292 SK is being recalled.
  • Golden Temple Sooji Creamy Wheat 2 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 JA 18 and 6 292 548 0 59000 01552 1
    Only product with a best before date of January 18, 2018 (2018 JA 18) and the production code 6 292 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 1 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 14 and 6 288 548 0 59000 01632 0
    Only product with a best before date of April 14, 2018 (2018 AL 14) and the production code 6 288 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 1 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 15 and 6 289 548 0 59000 01632 0
    Only product with a best before date of April 15, 2018 (2018 AL 15) and the production code 6 289 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 1 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 16 and 6 290 548 0 59000 01632 0
    Only product with a best before date of April 16, 2018 (2018 AL 16) and the production code 6 290 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 1 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 17 and 6 291 548 0 59000 01632 0
    Only product with a best before date of April 17, 2018 (2018 AL 17) and the production code 6 291 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 10 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 14 and 6 288 548 0 59000 01652 8
    Only product with a best before date of April 14, 2018 (2018 AL 14) and the production code 6 288 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 10 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 15 and 6 289 548 0 59000 01652 8
    Only product with a best before date of April 15, 2018 (2018 AL 15) and the production code 6 289 548 is being recalled.
  • Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 10 kg
    Lot codes containing BB/MA 2018 AL 18 and 6 292 548 0 59000 01652 8
    Only product with a best before date of April 18, 2018 (2018 AL 18) and the production code 6 292 548 is being recalled.
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