CLASS II Food recall · Reported 10 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Safeguard Flour product recalled by Ardent Mills Llc U
Ardent Mills Llc U is recalling Safeguard Flour product, distributed in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 28 Mar 2017 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-2160-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76888
- Recalling firm
- Ardent Mills Llc U, Denver, CO
- Brand
- Safeguard
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 10 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 28 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 10 May 2017 | 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 potentially contaminated 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
Safeguard Flour product code 5122286 packaged in 50 lb bags
Where it was distributed
Product distributed to manufacturers in Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Questions about this recall
Is Safeguard Flour product recalled?
Yes. Ardent Mills Llc U recalled Safeguard Flour product on 28 Mar 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2160-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Product potentially contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
192656, 225103
Where was it sold?
Product distributed to manufacturers in Illinois, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
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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