Allergy Alert: Arrowhead Recalls Whole Wheat Flour

Updated February 23, 2009 with retail distribution information

Original article posted February 20, 2009

Arrowhead Mills, Inc. has recalled one specific batch of whole wheat flour that may contain traces of dairy protein not declared on the product label.

The recalled product can be identified as follows:

• Arrowhead Mills® Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour (2 lbs): UPC #74333-47242; Lot code 06OCT09
  

The flour was distributed to natural food stores nationwide. It also was available in Stop & Shop, Giant Food, TOPS, Bloom, The Kroger Co. (including Kroger, Dillon's, King Soopers, Peyton Southeast and Peyton Fountain stores), Whole Foods Markets and Wegmans stores and may also have been sold in other supermarket chain stores.

Individuals who are allergic to milk protein may suffer an allergic reaction upon ingesting bread made from this flour. Consumers should return the recalled product to the store for a refund.