Continental Mills is recalling Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix, which contains flour recalled by General Mills for possible E. coli O121 contamination. This is the second secondary recall of products using this flour. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recall of this product, although there is a nationwide outbreak of E. coli O121 illnesses linked to General Mills flour.
The recalled products include Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in a 28 ounce carton. The best by dates for that product are between 3/30/2018 and 6/16/2018. The UPC number for the product is 041449001289. The other recalled product is Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix in a 3.5 pound bag. The best by date code on that product is either 4/27/2018 or 4/28/2018. The UPC number is 041449001487. The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores.
If you purchased either of these products, do not use them even if you plan to cook with the mixes. Throw them away in a sealed or double bagged container, or return them to the store where you bought them for a full refund. You can also call Continental Mills to receive a refund at 1-800-457-7744. Wash your hands well with soap and water after handling this product.
This is absurd. To recall a product that is already past its sell by date .
The “best by” dates are in 2018. And products past their dates are often recalled, because people still have them in their homes and may use them.