E. coli triggers massive recall of General Mills flour; Listeria fears prompt separate Kashi recall
RT.com
1 Jun, 2016
General Mills, the US food giant, is recalling some 10 million pounds of flour due to possible contamination by a deadly type of E. coli. In recent months, the bacteria has sickened nearly 40 people in 20 states, half of whom reported cooking with flour.
The company said it is working with the health officials that investigated the six-month-long, multistate foodborne outbreak of Escherichia coli O121, or E. coli O121. While most strains of E. coli are harmless, this strain can lead to bloody diarrhea and dehydration, potentially deadly conditions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost half of those affected by E. coli O121 have said that they used flour before they became sick. Some ill consumers might have ingested raw dough or batter, which could have also contributed to their health complications.
Liz Nordlie, president of General Mills’ Baking division, said in a press release, “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.”
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