On November 1, 2019, King Arthur Flour announced an update regarding specific lots of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb.) which were referenced in the October 3rd recall expansion.

King Arthur Flour, Inc. was notified by ADM Milling Co. that three additional product lot codes of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 5 lb. were omitted from the original data they provided for the press release on October 3, 2019. The additional lot codes and their corresponding “Best Used By” dates are listed below:

Best Used by Date 12/09/19: Lot codes L18A09A & L18A09C

Best Used by Date 01/08/20: Lot code A19A08A

This new information only applies to “Best Used By” dates already disclosed in the prior release. No additional Best Used By dates are introduced as a result of these three updated lot codes.

King Arthur Flour has not received any confirmed reports of illnesses to date related to this product.

Best Used By and Lot Code information can be found on the bottom of the ingredient side panel of the 5 lb. bag. Best Used By date and Lot Code, along with their location on the bag, must all match in order to represent flour affected by this recall.

Other References

June 13th Voluntary Recall Press Release

October 3rd Recall Expansion Press Release

November 1st Lot Code Updates Press Release

Baked is Best! Say No to Raw Dough

Consumer safety is our top priority. We want to remind you that flour is not a ‘ready to eat’ ingredient. When safe handling processes are followed, including fully baking, products made with flour are safe for eating.

Flour is made from wheat that is an agricultural product and grown outdoors. Bacteria that may be present are not eliminated in the milling process.

You should not eat or taste uncooked dough or batter.

Remember to wash your hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter.

For more information, refer to the following: https://www.cdc.gov/features/no-raw-dough/index.html. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns consumers to not consume raw products made with flour. E. coli 026 is killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing, or boiling products made with flour.

Voluntarily Recalled Lot Codes as of November 1, 2019

King Arthur Flour Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 5 lb.

Best Used By: Lot Code 12/04/19 L18A04A 12/05/19 L18A05A, L18A05B, L18A05C 12/07/19 L18A07C 12/08/19 L18A08A, L18A08B 12/09/19 L18A09A, L18A09B, L18A09C 12/10/19 L18A10A 12/13/19 L18A13B, L18A13C 12/14/19 L18A14A, L18A14B, L18A14C 12/20/19 L18A20A, L18A20B, L18A20C 12/21/19 L18A21A 12/27/19 L18A27A, L18A27B, L18A27C Best Used By: Lot Code 12/28/19 L18A28A 01/02/20 A19A02B, A19A02C 01/03/20 A19A03A, A19A03B, A19A03C 01/05/20 A19A05A, A19A05B 01/07/20 A19A07B, A19A07C 01/08/20* A19A08A 01/09/20 A19A09B 01/10/20 A19A10B 01/12/20 A19A12A 01/14/20 A19A14A, A19A14B, A19A14C 01/15/20 A19A15A, A19A15B

* The October 3 press release included an additional lot code for this date in error.

King Arthur Flour Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 25 lb. UPC: 071012012503 Costco only

Best Used By: 12/04/19, 12/10/19, 12/20/19, 01/07/20, 01/15/20

To Submit a Claim

Consumers who have flour from any of these affected lots should return it to the store it was purchased from for a full refund. You may alternatively dispose of it and submit a claim for a refund or replacement by using the “Recall Assistance” button below, or by calling our King Arthur Flour Consumer Hotline at (866) 797-9178.