CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Feb 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour recalled by General Mills

General Mills is recalling Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Jan 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBetter if Used By 20 APR 2020 KC

Quantity recalled89,571 units

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-0844-2019
FDA event ID: 81969
Recalling firm: General Mills, Minneapolis, MN
Brand: Gold Medal
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 23 Jan 2019
FDA classified: 7 Feb 2019
Reported: 13 Feb 2019
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

23 Jan 2019	Recall initiated by company
7 Feb 2019	Classified by FDA	+15 days
13 Feb 2019	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

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5 lb. flour is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour. Net Wt 5 lb. (2.26kg). UPC 16000-19610. Distributed By General Mills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440 Cook Before Sneaking a Taste. Flour is Raw. Please Cook Fully Before Enjoying.

Where it was distributed

AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TNN, VA, VT, WI.

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Questions about this recall

Is Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour recalled?

Yes. General Mills recalled Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour on 23 Jan 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0844-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5 lb. flour is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Better if Used By 20 APR 2020 KC

Where was it sold?

AL, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TNN, VA, VT, WI.

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 21 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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