Food Safety

Coconut flour recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Supply chain investigated as potential source of contamination

King Arthur Flour Company has recalled 6,300 cases of organic coconut flour after testing showed Salmonella in one pouch of the product.

The affected product is 16-oz. packages of Organic Coconut Flour with best if used by dates of Oct. 25 (LOT: CF22017E) and Dec. 4 (LOT: CF22017E). The products have a UPC of 0 71017 10702 5. The flour was distributed to retailers nationwide. The company is investigating the supply chain as the possible source of contamination.

There have been no reports of injuries or illnesses. Consumers should throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions can contact King Arthur Flour Company at 866-797-9178.

This article was originally posted on www.foodengineeringmag.com.

KEYWORDS: recalls Salmonella

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Casey Laughman is the Editor in Chief of Food Engineering magazine. He has almost two decades’ experience as a writer and editor for mainstream and trade publications. He spent several years as a writer and editor for two news services before becoming the editor of a legal publication and managing editor of a trade magazine that covered the commercial facilities market.