Raw flour is not ready-to-eat. Wheat is an agricultural product that is grown, harvested, and stored in its natural state before it arrives at our mill. Because the milling process does not heat flour to temperatures that eliminate potential harmful bacteria, flour and foods made with it, such as dough or batter, must be cooked or baked before eating.

The packaging warning is there to remind customers that these products should not be consumed directly from the bag without proper cooking, much like the safety notice you see on flour.