CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain recalled

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods is recalling Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 6 Apr 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesSell By 11/26/2015 169617

Quantity recalled2099 cases

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-1011-2018
FDA event ID: 79775
Recalling firm: Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, OR
Brand: Amaranth
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Apr 2018
FDA classified: 12 Apr 2018
Reported: 18 Apr 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Flour

Timeline

6 Apr 2018	Recall initiated by company
12 Apr 2018	Classified by FDA	+6 days
18 Apr 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Amaranth Flour is recalled due to potential for contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Amaranth Flour, Organic Whole Grain, Item Number: 6001C224, Net wt. 22 oz. UPC 0 39978 00911 1. The label is read in parts: "***Bob's Red Mill ***ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH FLOUR STONE GROUND*** NET WT 22 OZ ***keeps best refrigerated or frozen***".

Where it was distributed

Distributed in CA, FL, MI, ND, NH, NY, OH, OR, TX, and WA and in Mexico and United Arab Emirates.

California Florida Michigan North Dakota New Hampshire New York Ohio Oregon Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Amaranth Flour is recalled due to potential for contamination with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Sell By 11/26/2015 169617

Where was it sold?

Distributed in CA, FL, MI, ND, NH, NY, OH, OR, TX, and WA and in Mexico and United Arab Emirates.

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.

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