Hilltop Hearth Self-Rising Flour, Katy s Kitchen Self-Rising Flour, Springwell A1 Flour all packaged in 50 pound paper bags

Product may contain metal fragments.

Recall #: F-1490-2018
Affected scope: 1350 bags
Initiated: April 17, 2018

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Shawnee Milling Company, Inc. recalled Hilltop Hearth Self-Rising Flour, Katy s Kitchen Self-Rising Flour, Springwell A1 Flour a… - a moderate-severity action.

Hilltop Hearth Self-Rising Flour, Katy s Kitchen Self-Rising Flour, Springwell A1 Flour a… was recalled by Shawnee Milling Company, Inc. in May 30, 2018. Reason: Product may contain metal fragments.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1490-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Shawnee Milling Company, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product may contain metal fragments..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: May 30, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1490-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Hilltop Hearth Self-Rising Flour, Katy s Kitchen Self-Rising Flour, Springwell A1 Flour all packaged in 50 pound paper bags

Reason for recall

Product may contain metal fragments.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1490-2018
Date reported	May 30, 2018
Date initiated	April 17, 2018
Recalling firm	Shawnee Milling Company, Inc.
Firm location	Shawnee, OK
Affected scope	1350 bags
Distribution	AL, MS, TN, TX

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Hilltop Hearth Self-Rising Flour, Katy s Kitchen Self-Rising Flour, Springwell A1 Flour all packaged in 50 pound paper bags. Recalled by Shawnee Milling Company, Inc.. Units affected: 1350 bags.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product may contain metal fragments.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 30, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1490-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: AL, MS, TN, TX.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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