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Salmonella Found in Gold Medal Unbleached Flour

Tony Coveny, Ph.DBy Tony Coveny, Ph.DJanuary 24, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
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Bakers are warned to beware as flour is once again found to contain Salmonella bacteria.  The danger, of course, is due to both cross contamination of the kitchen and that many people eat raw dough or batter – both of which contain non-heat treated flour that can contain the live bacteria.  While most bakers and cooks know about the dangers of raw eggs, unpasteurized dairy, or other raw materials, flour has been traditionally seen as one of the safe ingredients.  But after several high-profile outbreaks, one was Nestle Cookie Dough, the public is on notice.

Now, there is another recall of flour, this time it is General Mills unbleached flour.  According to authorities, Gold Medal Unbleached Flour is being recalled because of the potential presence of salmonella. General Mills is recalling the five-pound bags after salmonella was discovered during sampling of the unbleached flour. The recall affects only one product:

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
Package UPC: 000-16000-19610-0
Recalled Better if Used by Date: 20APR2020KC

Consumers who have purchased these five-pound bags of unbleached flour should not use them but should dispose of them properly. If it is uncertain as to whether flour in a cannister came from a potentially contaminated bag, that flour should not be used.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warn consumers not to eat raw products made with flour. The FDA advises consumers to keep raw foods separate from other foods while preparing them to prevent any contamination that may be present from spreading. Be aware that flour may spread easily due to its powdery nature. In addition, all surfaces, hands, and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough, especially flour that is potentially contaminated with salmonella.

Salmonellosis, the infection caused by salmonella bacteria, often results in acute gastroenteritis, an illness that usually results in diarrhea and/or vomiting due to severe inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by the bacteria. Infected individuals typically begin to experience diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 8 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. The diarrhea, which may be bloody, may start suddenly and without warning. Other symptoms occur less frequently, including headache, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, and fatigue.

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Tony Coveny, Ph.D

Tony Coveny, has been practicing infectious disease litigation exclusively for more than a decade, settling cases against major agro-industrial companies, international suppliers, and domestic distributors and manufacturers. Tony Coveny, alongside Ron Simon, has tried cases against restaurants, distributors, national manufacturers, and foreign corporations to recover damages against their clients. From the main office in Houston, which he manages, he speaks to potential and current clients on a daily basis.

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