CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour recalled by UNFI General Corporate
Unfi General Corporate is recalling Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour, Enriched All-Purpose Pre-Sifted. The recall was initiated on 13 Dec 2019 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-0561-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84552
- Recalling firm
- Unfi General Corporate, Providence, RI
- Brand
- Essential Everyday
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 24 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Flour
Timeline
| 13 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +42 days |
| 5 Feb 2020 | 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
Product was found positive for 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
Essential Everyday, Unbleached Flour, Enriched All-Purpose Pre-Sifted, packaged in a 5lb paper bag
Where it was distributed
The firm distributed this product to one consignee
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was found positive for Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Lot code 481123- Best by date 12/07/2020
Where was it sold?
The firm distributed this product to one consignee
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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