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Salmonella in Raw Flour

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Another recall has been issued linked to raw flour that has been found in 11 states, caused 12 illnesses and three hospitalizations. It is another reminder that any flour is a raw product and can cause foodborne illness. This outbreak results from people eating raw dough or batter. Currently, no specific brands of flour have been identified as the source of this recall.

Some reminders when handling raw flour include:

  • Do not eat any raw dough or batter in any amount. Always bake or cook foods made with any type of raw flour before consumption.
  • Wash your hands, equipment and surfaces that have touched raw flour.
  • Keep raw flour, dough, and batter away from ready-to-eat foods.

Information on this recall can be found at www.cdc.gov/salmonella/infantis-03-23/index.html

 

About Karen Blakeslee

The Rapid Response Center was formed in 1995 as a resource for Kansas State University Research & Extension Agents. Resource topics included Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food Service, Textiles, Home Care and other consumer topics. Since that time, the Center has grown to be of valuable assistance to Kansas State University Extension Specialists in those areas.