General Mills Recalls Gold Medal Unbleached Flour

General Mills has recalled five pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached Flour due to concerns of salmonella contamination. The recalled bags have a better if used by date of April 20, 2020.

The UPC reads: 000-16000-19610-0

The Rhode Island Department of Health is urging consumers to check their pantries for the recalled flour, and, if they have it, to dispose of it immediately. General Mills customer service can be reached by phone at 1(800)230-8103 or by visiting their website.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses related to the recall. No other types of Gold Medal flour are included.

Both the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control warn consumers to avoid eating raw flour. Salmonella is killed by heat during the cooking process, and hands and utensils should be cleaned after coming in contact with dough or raw flour.

According to RIDOH, common symptoms associated with salmonella infection include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.