Robin Hood flour recall expanded to all of Canada

A recall of Robin Hood brand flour announced last month by federal health officials has now been expanded to all of Canada.

The initial recall of 10-kilogram bags of flour was addressed to consumers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

1:07 Organic Baby Food Recall

• Organic Baby Food Recall
• PC Baby Organics food pouches recalled due to possible botulism contamination
• Has your baby eaten the now-recalled PC organics baby food?
• Loblaw Companies Ltd. extends Canada-wide recall on PC Organic baby food pouches
• Food recall: Golden Buffalo brand pineapple cake

Previous Video

Next Video

The affected flour carries a best-before date of April 17, 2018 (and a UPC code of 0 59000 01652 8).

The Public Health Agency of Canada said in late March that there were 25 cases of E.coli infection in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador. No deaths have been reported but at least a half-dozen people required hospital care.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE: 25 illnesses reported due to Robin Hood flour contamination

The agency said everyone who had fallen ill had either recovered or was recovering and that most of those who became ill were men with an average age of 24.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says customers who have the affected flour should toss it out or return it for a refund.