CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Jun 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker recalled
Ardent Mills is recalling BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker, distributed in California, Iowa. The recall was initiated on 18 May 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1090-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90244
- Recalling firm
- Ardent Mills, Denver, CO
- Brand
- BBU Fine
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 May 2022
- FDA classified
- 27 May 2022
- Reported
- 8 Jun 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Flour
Timeline
| 18 May 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 May 2022 | Classified by FDA | +9 days |
| 8 Jun 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential to contain small pieces of stainless steel from a piece of milling equipment which was discovered during an investigative inspection of our system.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
BBU Fine Whole Wheat Flour Bulk-AA-50251, Bulk Tanker; SG Whole Wheat Fine Flour 2,000 lb. Tote-AA Storage instructions - Any product made from raw agricultural commodities, such as wheat, rye and other grains, may be subject to infestation if not properly inspected when received, handled, and stored. To reduce the risk of infestation, customer should ensure it has proper goods receiving inspection procedures, and should store the product in a clean, dry area that is well ventilated
Where it was distributed
CA, IA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to contain small pieces of stainless steel from a piece of milling equipment which was discovered during an investigative inspection of our system.
Which lots are affected?
BBU Fine WW Flour Bulk - 0083840839; SG WW Fine Flour Tote-AA - 918345; 918346
Where was it sold?
CA, IA
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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