CLASS II Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV) recalled by Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is recalling Safeguard Soft Flr (GIV), distributed in Illinois. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2018 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-0030-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81035
- Recalling firm
- Ardent Mills, Omaha, NE
- Brand
- Safeguard Soft
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 15 Oct 2018
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Oct 2018 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 24 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Flour tested positive for Salmonella by customer.
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 Soft Flr (GIV) packaged in 50 lb bags
Where it was distributed
Distributor to manufacturer in Illinois
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Flour tested positive for Salmonella by customer.
Which lots are affected?
423810
Where was it sold?
Distributor to manufacturer in Illinois
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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