In May 2019, ALDI grocery stores recalled all 5-pound bags of Bakers Corner All-Purpose Flour sold in 11 states after an outbreak of E. coli infected 17 people.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting ALDI Bakers Corner Flour induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with E. coli, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
17 People Sick in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to ALDI Flour
In May 2019, ADM Milling Co. expanded the recall to include ALL 5-pound bags of Baker’s Corner All-Purpose Flour sold at ALDI stores after 17 people in 8 states were infected in an outbreak of E. coli.
According to the CDC outbreak investigation, 17 people got sick on dates ranging from December 11, 2018, through April 18, 2019, including 3 people who were hospitalized with severe food poisoning. No deaths were reported. The outbreak strain is E. coli O26.
How Many People Got Sick?
| State | Ill People |
|---|---|
| California | 1 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| New Jersey | 1 |
| New York | 5 |
| Ohio | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
What is the Problem?
In May 2019, the Rhode Island Department of Health warned consumers not to eat flour from 5-pound bags of ALDI Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour with Lot Code L18A02B and a “Best If Used By” date of December 02, 2019 and UPC Code: 041498130404.
ALDI Flour Tests Positive for E. Coli
The problem is that E. coli was discovered during testing of a 5-pound bag of Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour. The strain discovered was E. coli O26.
ALDI Recalls Bakers Corner Flour in 11 States
ALDI recalled “Baker’s Corner” flour that came from an ADM Milling Co. production facility in Buffalo, New York. It was distributed to select ALDI stores in 11 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia.
Consumers with questions can contact ADM Milling Co. Customer Service at 800-422-1688 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT.
E. coli Food Poisoning
Infections with E. coli can cause different symptoms among people, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Most people recover within a week, but some people develop a life-threatening type of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), which can result in death.
Experts Urge Caution on Flour Food Poisoning Risk
Rhode Island health officials are warning consumers not eat any raw flour products. Flour is made from wheat that is grown outdoors, where it can be contaminated by bacteria in the environment.
“Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw dough products or flour, and to never eat raw dough or batter.”
Do I have an ALDI Flour Recall Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting ALDI Bakers Corner Flour induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with E. coli, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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