Lundberg Family Farms of Richvale, CA, announced that it is voluntarily recalling specific bags of organic Brown Rice Flour because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

No serious illnesses have been reported to date from the consumption of the product, but the recalled Eco-Farmed Brown Rice Flour (UPC# 0 73416 00550 1) and Organic Brown Rice Flour (UPC # 073416 00500 6) were distributed between Nov. 4 and Nov. 12, 2014 through mail order nationally and in the following states: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Arizona and Nevada.

The affected 25-pound bulk bags contain the following lot numbers 141027, 141028, 141029, 141030 located on the bottom seam of the bag.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems if consumed raw. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

The potential for contamination was identified after routine testing. Distributors and retailers have been notified and requested to discard the affected products in stock. The company notified the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and is cooperating fully with the agency.

Customers who have purchased this product should discard it and contact place of purchase for a refund. Customers can call a customer service representatives at 530-538-3555, which is staffed five days a week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, or leave a message at other times, with any questions or concerns about the product, or email recall@lundberg.com.

SOURCE: Kane County Health Department