RECALL POSTED March 28, 2017:
From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling the following Robin Hood brand All Purpose Flour, Original from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 contamination:
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.
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. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
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.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
For more information, contact Smucker Foods of Canada Corp., 1-888-569-6728 or http://www.robinhood.ca/Help/ContactUs
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