Due to four new confirmed illnesses, General Mills is adding additional flour production dates to the previously announced U.S. retail flour recall that was originally announced on May 31, 2016.

The Minneapolis-based food company plans to close a manufacturing plant in Illinois and in Missouri.

Karl Thorson, food safety and sanitation manager, General Mills, provides an overview of the scope and goals of the Sanitary Design Workshop.

The Minnesota-based company says it will eliminate 700 to 800 more jobs, including salaried positions, by next spring.

Annie's Inc., a natural and organic foods company, has agreed to be acquired by General Mills, Inc. for $46.00 per share in cash, for a total transaction value of approximately $820 million.