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Food Recall Warning - Robin Hood brand All Purpose Flour, Original recalled due to E. coli O121

Recall date: March 28, 2017 Reason for recall: Microbiological - E. coli O121 Hazard classification: Class 2 Company / Firm: Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Extent of the distribution: Retail Reference number: 11310

Recall details Ottawa, March 28, 2017 - Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling Robin Hood brand All Purpose Flour, Original from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product Robin Hood All Purpose Flour, Original 10 kg 0 59000 01652 8 Lot codes containing

BB / MA 2018 AL 17

and 6 291 548 Only product with a best before date of April 17, 2018 (2018 AL 17) and the production code 6 291 548 is being recalled.

What you should do If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die. Learn more about the health risks

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Background This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of this product.

Public enquiries and media Maribeth Burns, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Smucker Foods of Canada Corp.

330-682-3000 Public enquiries Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

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