Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are recalling Robin Hood brand all purpose flour in one size for possible E. coli O121 contamination. There is an outbreak linked to this product that has sickened at least 25 people in four provinces.
The recalled product is Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original, in 10 kilogram bags. The lot codes are BB/MA 2018 AL 17 and 6 291 548, and the UPC number is 0 59000 01652 8.
The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation into this recall and the outbreak. More products may be recalled related to this investigation.
If you purchased this product, do not use it or eat it, even if you plan to cook with it. Flour can be scattered around a kitchen as you work, and can easily contaminate other surfaces, utensils, the countertop, and even get on your face or hands. Throw the product away in a sealed container so other people and animals can’t get at it, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Wash your hands well after handling this product. And if you decanted the flour into another container, discard it and then clean the container with soap and hot water.
