CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

All Purpose flour recalled by Santos

Santos is recalling All Purpose flour, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThere is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.

Quantity recalledN/A

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1462-2012
FDA event ID: 61893
Recalling firm: Santos, San Leandro, CA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 May 2012
FDA classified: 18 Jun 2012
Reported: 27 Jun 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Packaging Defects
Product category: Flour

Timeline

18 May 2012	Recall initiated by company
18 Jun 2012	Classified by FDA	+31 days
27 Jun 2012	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Santos Brand, All Purpose flour packed in clear plastic bags, 2 lbs, 5lbs

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

There is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.

Where was it sold?

Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

13 other products · FDA event 61893

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix) recalled by Santos.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix) recalled by SantosGaram Masala	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	garbanzo beans recalled by Santos	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Ginger Powder recalled by SantosGinger	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Mustard Seeds recalled by SantosMustard	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Fennel Seeds recalled by SantosFennel	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Cinnamon Sticks recalled by SantosCinnamon Sticks	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Santos Brand, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces recalledSantos	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Whole Mace recalled by Santos	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Cumin Seeds recalled by SantosCumin	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Suji (Farina) recalled by SantosSuji	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Urid Split (Lentils) recalled by SantosUrid Split	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Bulgar Wheat, flour recalled by SantosBulgar	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012	CLASS I	Deggi Mirch (Red Capsicum & Kashmiri Red Chile Powder) recalledDeggi Mirch	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA

More recalls from Santos

All 14

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jun 2012Food	CLASS I	Deggi Mirch (Red Capsicum & Kashmiri Red Chile Powder) recalledDeggi Mirch	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012Food	CLASS I	Bulgar Wheat, flour recalled by SantosBulgar	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012Food	CLASS I	Urid Split (Lentils) recalled by SantosUrid Split	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012Food	CLASS I	Suji (Farina) recalled by SantosSuji	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA
27 Jun 2012Food	CLASS I	Cumin Seeds recalled by SantosCumin	Santos	Packaging Defects	CA

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