General Mills Recalls Flour After Salmonella Contamination Discovered

General Mills, a Minneapolis-based food manufacturer, has issued a nationwide recall of its bleached and unbleached flour after discovering salmonella during a sampling of a 5-pound (2.3-kilogram) bag. The recall affects 2-, 5- and 10-pound (0.9-, 2.3- and 4.5-kilogram) bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024.

The recall was announced on Friday in a notice posted on the company’s website. Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

The company advises consumers to discard the affected flour or return it to the store for a refund. Salmonella is killed by heat through baking, frying or boiling products made with flour. Therefore, products made with the recalled flour can be consumed if cooked to a temperature of 160°F (71°C).

General Mills has not received any reports of illness related to the recalled flour. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-230-8103, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company is also offering a replacement coupon for the affected flour.