Robin Hood Recall: Flour Linked to E. Coli stat : VOCM

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall of Robin Hood All Purpose Flour after an investigation linked the product to E. Coli infections across the country. People are advised not to consume any Robin Hood All Purpose Flour sold in 10 kilogram bags with a code containing BB/MA 2018 AL 17 and 6 291 548. People infected with E. Coli can have a wide variety of symptoms including stomach cramps, gastrointestinal illness, vomiting, nausea and headaches. 25 cases have been reported so far in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, including five reported cases in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you believe you became sick after consuming a recalled product call your doctor and throw out the product or return it to the store where it was purchased.




According to the company that produces Robin Hood flour, the recalled product was produced at a mill in Saskatoon. There have been 25 cases of E. coli infections linked to a recalled batch of Robin Hood brand all-purpose flour, the Public Health Agency of Canada says. "The investigation is ongoing and it is possible that additional products linked to the outbreak investigation may be identified," the health agency said. Six people required hospitalization, the Public Health Agency said Wednesday in a release. The agency said any 10-kilogram bags of Robin Hood brand all-purpose flour with a best-before date of April 17, 2018, should be thrown out or returned to the store.


Restaurants and retailers are also advised not to sell or serve the recalled product, or any items that may have been prepared or produced using the recalled product. Canadians are advised to not eat or use the recalled flour product. Robin Hood All Purpose Flour is the subject of a food recall warning issued by Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). • If you suspect you may have used recalled flour to make baked goods or a non-baked product, such as children's play-dough, throw it out. • Wash your hands with soap and warm water immediately after touching flour, raw dough or batter.


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