Food Inspection Agency Warns Of 'No Name' Flour

[JACKIE26]

Food Inspection Agency Warns Of 'No Name' Flour
Sunday October 12, 2008
CityNews.ca Staff
A common ingredient is the latest product to be targeted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

This time, the warning applies to "No Name" brand all-purpose flour. The CFIA has cautioned the public not to eat it after four people became sick. It may contain "excessively high levels" of certain nutrients.

That includes folic acid, iron and thiamine.

The flour was sold at No Frills, Cash and Carry, Freshmart, Fortinos, Zehrs, Real Canadian Superstore, and Loblaws stores across Onatio.

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_27990.aspx

[JordanN]

Shouldn't this be in the food section?

[Shaner]

I don't know about other stores, but this stuff flies off the shelves at No Frills. It's much more popular than the name brand stuff.

[cheapmeister]

Thx for posting this cause I wasn't sure which brand of flour was being recalled.

[CheapScotsman]

My bolding ... From http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2008/20081010e.shtml

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
NO NAME ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR MAY CONTAIN EXCESSIVELY HIGH LEVELS OF CERTAIN NUTRIENTS

OTTAWA, October 10, 2008 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume no name brand all-purpose flour because the product may contain excessively high levels of folic acid, iron, niacin, riboflavin and thiamine.

The affected product, no name brand all-purpose flour, is sold in 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) bags bearing lot codes beginning with 125J and UPC 0 60383 01375 2.

This product has only been distributed in Ontario to the following stores: No Frills, Cash and Carry, Freshmart, Fortinos, Zehrs, Real Canadian Superstore and Loblaws. If the lot code is not evident, consumers are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

There have been 4 reported reactions associated with the consumption of this product.

The flour has a normal light beige colour when dry, but may turn yellow-orange when mixed with water. Based on normal levels of consumption for products made from this flour (such as bread), symptoms of flushing of the skin (red colour, warm feeling and/or itching), as well as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea could be experienced from the iron and niacin. Consumers are advised not to consume the flour or any products made with the flour, regardless of the quantity used. Consumers are advised to consult their physician if they have medical concerns.

The manufacturer, Prairie Flour Mills Ltd., Elie, Manitoba, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

[Raven_007]

How does the voluntary recall work?
Do you need the receipt to return it or do you just bring it back do No Frills?

[Squiggles]

Pretty sure I made muffins with this flour on Thursday, and was quite ill on Friday.

Found out this weekend about the recall and threw all the flour away.

[ladybug193]

Thanks for the heads up! I just checked my supply and do not have toxic flour....whew.

[southnam]

My question is, they sell these in the larger bags as well. I'm assuming that they are from the same factory, small and large bags. Are the larger ones affected. I have the larger 8 kg bags.

[CheapScotsman]

My question is, they sell these in the larger bags as well. I'm assuming that they are from the same factory, small and large bags. Are the larger ones affected. I have the larger 8 kg bags.THe make the product in batches so ... did you check the UPS and Lot codes?

[wirebound]

How does the voluntary recall work?
Do you need the receipt to return it or do you just bring it back do No Frills?

I just called Loblaws - they said just to bring it back and they'll give you an exchange or refund.

[Raven_007]

I just called Loblaws - they said just to bring it back and they'll give you an exchange or refund.

Thanks. Don't have any, but it's good to know.