General Mills recalls flour products on E. coli concern

General Mills Inc. said Tuesday that it has issued a voluntary recall of Gold Medal flour, Wondra flour, and Signature Kitchens flour over concerns of E. coli contamination. General Mills said it is working with health officials, who have been researching 38 instances of illnesses across 20 states between Dec. 21, 2015 and May 3, 2016. All are related to a particular strain of E. coli. In its investigation, the Centers for Disease Control found that about half the people who reported illnesses made something with flour before falling ill, and some reported using General Mills flour. So far, no E.coli has been found in any General Mills flour products or in manufacuring facilities, nor has the company been contacted by consumers reporting illness. Some also reported eating raw dough or batter. Consumers are warned against consuming products containing raw flour. General Mills shares are down 0.2% in Tuesday trading, but up 11.8% for the past year. The S&P 500 is down 0.5% for the past 12 months.

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