Expanded #foodsafety #recall possible #Listeria #contamination of certain Backroad Country brand Sunflower kernels

Expanded Voluntary Recall on Certain Backroad Country Brand Sunflower Kernel Products

For Immediate Release

May 31, 2016

Contact

Consumers

 1-877-343-1614

Media

Bart Miller
 (330)473-6378

Announcement

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Troyer® Cheese Inc, under advice from its packaging facility concerning, CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED,  PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED, SUNFLOWER SEEDS R&S PREPACKAGED AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS R&S BULK is recalling a limited number of products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may sufcfer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeriainfection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

A limited number of the following products, under the Backroad Country brand, are being voluntarily recalled:

CODE	DESCRIPTION	SIZE	PRODUCT/CASE BARCODE	BEST IF USED BY
15359	CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PPK	12/9 OZ	0 49646 11038 4	May 2017
15356	HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PPK	12/9 OZ	0 49646 10090 3	May 2017
15318	WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PPK	12/6 OZ	0 49646 12073 4	May 2017
15372	PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PPK	12/7 OZ	0 49646 12079 6	May 2017
15301	SUNFLOWER SEEDS R&S PPK	12/7 OZ	0 49646 11219 7	May 2017
2160	SUNFLOWER SEEDS R & S BULK	1/30 LB	1 13671 02091 5	May 2017

Recalled retail items were sold in packaged bags and are marked with Best By dates located on the front or back of the packages.

The products were packaged at Amish Wedding Foods and distributed by Troyer Cheese, Inc., between the dates of February 18, 2016 and May 24, 2016. Shipments were to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV.

Although no illnesses have been reported to date, Troyer Cheese Inc. is voluntarily recalling all affected products in an abundance of caution. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Consumers are urged not to consume these products.  Consumers who purchased these products may take them back to the store where they purchased them for a refund or simply discard them.  Consumers seeking information may call 1-877-343-1614 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Retailers and wholesale customers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Initial Press Release

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Official #FDA #foodsafety #recall possible #ecoli #contamination of General Mills Gold Medal & Signature Kitchen flour

Gold Medal, Gold Medal Wondra, and Signature Kitchens Flour Recalled Due to Possible E. coli O121 Contamination

For Immediate Release

May 31, 2016

Contact

Consumers

General Mills 
www.generalmills.com/flour
 1-800-230-8103

Announcement

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MINNEAPOLIS – General Mills is collaborating with health officials to investigate an ongoing, multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour (sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and Acme). Out of an abundance of caution, a voluntary recall is being made. To date, E. coli O121 has not been found in any General Mills flour products or in the flour manufacturing facility and the company has not been contacted directly by any consumer reporting confirmed illnesses related to these products.

State and federal authorities have been researching 38 occurrences of illnesses across 20 states related to a specific type of E. coli (E. coli O121), between December 21, 2015, and May 3, 2016. While attempting to track the cause of the illness, CDC found that approximately half of the individuals reported making something homemade with flour at some point prior to becoming ill. Some reported using a General Mills brand of flour.

Based on the information that has been shared with General Mills, some of the ill consumers may have also consumed raw dough or batter. Consumers are reminded to not consume any raw products made with flour. Flour is an ingredient that comes from milling wheat, something grown outdoors that carries with it risks of bacteria which are rendered harmless by baking, frying or boiling. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter.

“As a leading provider of flour for 150 years, we felt it was important to not only recall the product and replace it for consumers if there was any doubt, but also to take this opportunity to remind our consumers how to safely handle flour,” said Liz Nordlie, President of General Mills Baking division.

Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick.E. coliO121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Seniors, the very young, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.

Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Anyone diagnosed by a physician as having an illness related to E. coli O121 is also urged to contact state and local public health authorities.

The recall affects the following retail flour products that could be currently in stores or in consumers’ pantries. It includes 6 SKUs (stock keeping units or UPC codes) of Gold Medal Flour, 2 SKU’s of Signature Kitchens Flour and 1 SKU of Gold Medal Wondra flour.

If you have any of the products listed below, they should be thrown away. Consumers with additional questions or requesting a replacement should contact the company at 800-230-8103. Additional recall information can also be found atwww.generalmills.com/flour.

The specific products in the recall include:

13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-18980
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	25FEB2017 thru 30MAR2017
2 lb. Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-10710
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	25MAY2017KC thru 03JUN2017KC
2lb Gold Medal Self-Rising Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-11710
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	23AUG2016KC
10lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-10410
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	02JUN2017KC,  03JUN2017KC
5lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-10610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC thru 31MAY2017KC, 01JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC thru 05JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC thru 14JUN2017KC
5lb Gold Medal Unbleached Flour
Package UPC	000-16000-19610
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC
10lb Gold Medal All Purpose Flour- Banded Pack
Package UPC	000-16000-10410
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC, 05JUN2017KC
5lb Signature Kitchens All Purpose Flour Enriched Bleached
Package UPC	000-21130-53001
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	BB MAY 28 2017
5lb Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All Purpose Enriched
Package UPC	000-21130-53022
Recalled Better if Used by Dates	BB MAY 27 2017

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New #foodsafety #recall possible #ecoli #contamination of 10 million pounds of Gold Medal flour

Flour recall

Gold Medal, Gold Medal Wondra, and Signature Kitchens flour recalled due to possible E. coli O121 contamination

May 31, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – General Mills is collaborating with health officials to investigate an ongoing, multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 that may be potentially linked to Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour (sold in Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel, Shaws, Vons, United, Randalls, and Acme). Out of an abundance of caution, a voluntary recall is being made.  To date, E. coli O121 has not been found in any General Mills flour products or in the flour manufacturing facility, and the company has not been contacted directly by any consumer reporting confirmed illnesses related to these products.

Consumers: Please open this page to ask additional questions of our consumer relations team, or call us at 1-800-230-8103.

State and federal authorities have been researching 38 occurrences of illnesses across 20 states related to a specific type of E. coli (E. coli O121), between December 21, 2015, and May 3, 2016. While attempting to track the cause of the illness, CDC found that approximately half of the individuals reported making something homemade with flour at some point prior to becoming ill. Some reported using a General Mills brand of flour.

Based on the information that has been shared with General Mills, some of the ill consumers may have also consumed raw dough or batter. Consumers are reminded to not consume any raw products made with flour. Flour is an ingredient that comes from milling wheat, something grown outdoors that carries with it risks of bacteria which are rendered harmless by baking, frying or boiling. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter.

“As a leading provider of flour for 150 years, we felt it was important to not only recall the product and replace it for consumers if there was any doubt, but also to take this opportunity to remind our consumers how to safely handle flour,” said Liz Nordlie, president of General Mills Baking division.

Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. E. coli O121 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and dehydration. Seniors, the very young, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness. 

Any consumers concerned about an illness should contact a physician. Anyone diagnosed by a physician as having an illness related to E. coli O121 is also urged to contact state and local public health authorities.

The recall affects the following retail flour products that could be currently in stores or in consumers’ pantries. It includes six SKUs (stock keeping units or UPC codes) of Gold Medal flour, 2 SKU’s of Signature Kitchens flour and 1 SKU of Gold Medal Wondra flour. 

• If you have any of the products listed below, they should not be used.
• Consumers, please visit this page to ask additional questions of our consumer relations team or you can also call us at 1-800-230-8103
• For additional information on this recall, please visit the General Mills blog.
• Media can reach the General Mills communications team at 763-764-6364 or at media.line@genmills.com

The specific products in the recall include: 

13.5 ounce Gold Medal Wondra Package UPC 000-16000-18980 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 25FEB2017 thru 30MAR2017
2 poundGold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-10710 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 25MAY2017KC thru 03JUN2017KC 5 poundGold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-10610 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC thru 31MAY2017KC, 01JUN2017KC, 03JUN2017KC thru 05JUN2017KC, 11JUN2017KC thru 14JUN2017KC 10 poundGold Medal All Purpose Flour Package UPC 000-16000-10410 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 02JUN2017KC,03JUN2017KC 10 pound Gold Medal  All Purpose Flour- Banded Pack Package UPC 000-16000-10410 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC, 05JUN2017KC
5 poundGold MedalUnbleached Flour Package UPC 000-16000-19610 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 25MAY2017KC, 27MAY2017KC, 03JUN2017KC, 04JUN2017KC
5 pound Signature Kitchens All Purpose Flour Enriched Bleached Package UPC 000-21130-53001 Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB MAY 28 2017
5 pound Signature Kitchens Unbleached Flour All Purpose Enriched Package UPC 000-21130-53022 Recalled Better if Used by Dates BB MAY 27 2017
2 poundGold MedalSelf Rising Flour Package UPC 000-16000-11710 Recalled Better if Used by Dates 23AUG2016KC