Pillsbury Recalls Flour For Possible Salmonella Contamination

Pillsbury is recalling five-pound bags of unbleached all-purpose flour due to the risk of salmonella contamination. The company says more than 12,200 cases of the affected flour were distributed across the country.

The affected bags of flour have a "best if used by" date of April 19, 2020 and April 20, 2020.

Anyone with the affected bags of flour is encouraged to throw it away or return it to the orginal place of purchase. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.

The F.D.A. warns that flour should not be considered a "ready to eat product," and should always be fully cooked before eating, including in foods like cookie dough. Surfaces, utensils and hands should be cleaned after coming in contact with raw flour.