CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pillsbury Potentate High Gluten Flour Bleached Bromated Enriched recalled

ADM - Chicago is recalling Pillsbury Potentate High Gluten Flour Bleached Bromated Enriched, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 May 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCode 802217 Lot #s: 25APR9BL, 28APR9BL, 01MAY9BL
Quantity recalled12,550 Bags

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-1565-2019
FDA event ID
82942
Recalling firm
ADM - Chicago, Chicago, IL
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 May 2019
FDA classified
17 Jul 2019
Reported
24 Jul 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
E. coli
Product category
Flour

Timeline

22 May 2019Recall initiated by company
17 Jul 2019Classified by FDA+56 days
24 Jul 2019Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

potential presence of E. coli. O26

Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.

Product as listed by the FDA

Pillsbury POTENTATE HIGH GLUTEN FLOUR BLEACHED BROMATED ENRICHED 50 LB bag

Where it was distributed

Baker's Corner product was sold at ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. King Arthur product was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through King Arthur website, Bakers Catalogue, or the Bakers Store in Norwich, VT. Pillsbury Best bread Flour was distributed to retailers and distributors across the following 10 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Pillsbury 50# product was distributed though warehouses in NY and PA to food service. Miss Minneapolis product was sent to commercial bakeries in NY and PA. Gold Medal product was sent to a commercial bakery in MA. Commander Flour was distributed in NY, PA, and NJ. Dominator Flour was distributed in NY and PA Sir Lancelot Flour was distributed in NY and OH. SpringUp flour NY and PA Dellalo HG Pizza Flour distributed in PA

Nationwide ConnecticutDelawareMassachusettsMarylandMaineNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVirginiaVermontWest Virginia

Stores named: Aldi

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

potential presence of E. coli. O26

Which lots are affected?

Code 802217 Lot #s: 25APR9BL, 28APR9BL, 01MAY9BL

Where was it sold?

Baker's Corner product was sold at ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia. King Arthur product was distributed through retailers and distributors nationwide. No products sold through King Arthur website, Bakers Catalogue, or the Bakers Store in Norwich, VT. Pillsbury Best bread Flour was distributed to retailers and distributors across the following 10 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Pillsbury 50# product was distributed though warehouses in NY and PA to food service. Miss Minneapolis product was sent to commercial bakeries in NY and PA. Gold Medal product was sent to a commercial bakery in MA. Commander Flour was distributed in NY, PA, and NJ. Dominator Flour was distributed in NY and PA Sir Lancelot Flour was distributed in NY and OH. SpringUp flour NY and PA Dellalo HG Pizza Flour distributed in PA

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

19 other products · FDA event 82942

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Gold Medal Flour Mt Bulk recalled by Adm - Chicago.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IGold Medal Flour Mt Bulk recalled by Adm - ChicagoGold MedalADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IH&R Flour (Hotel and Restaurant) recalled by Adm - ChicagoADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS ISpringup Flr Enr, Mt Bulk Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoSpringup FlrADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IGigantic Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoGiganticADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IDominator Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoDominatorADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IMiss Minneapolis recalled by Adm - ChicagoMiss MinneapolisADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IPillsbury Balancer HI Gluten Flour Bleached Bromated Enriched recalledPillsbury BalancerADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IKing Arthur All Purpose Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoKing ArthurADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS ICommander Flour Bl, En, Br, Mt recalled by Adm - ChicagoCommanderADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IGold Medal Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoGold MedalADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IDellalo HG Pizza Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoDellalo HGADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IDominator Bl, En, Br, Mt Bulk Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoDominator BlADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IMaple T-43 En Nobl Bulk Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoMapleADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS ISir Lancelot HG Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoSir LancelotADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IBaker's Corner All Purpose Flour recalled by Adm - ChicagoBaker's CornerADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS ICommander Flour Enr, Mt Bulk recalled by Adm - ChicagoCommanderADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IPillsbury BEST Bread Flour Enriched recalled by Adm - ChicagoPillsbury BESTADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
CLASS IGWB Special Flour Bulk recalled by Adm - ChicagoGWB SpecialADM - ChicagoE. coliNationwide
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