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Pillsbury Best Bread Flour Recalled Due Potential E. Coli Presence

WASHINGTON (KDKA) -- Hometown Food Company is recalling two specific lot codes of Pillsbury Best five-pound Bread Flour due to a potential presence of E. coli.

Approximately 4,620 cases of impacted cases were distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

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(Source: FDA.gov)

The affected bags have the following UPC Codes:

  • 0 5150020031 5
  • 0 5150020031 5
  • Those with this product in their home are urged to either throw it away or take to the retailer it was purchased from for a refund.

    There have been no reports of E. coli and the recall is out of caution. Anyone that thinks they are experiencing symptoms should immediately contact a medical professional.

    For more information on this recall, visit the FDA's website at this link.

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