On Friday, June 25, 2010, Kellogg Company implemented a voluntary recall of certain breakfast cereals due to an uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell coming from the liner in the package.
Only products with the letters “KN” following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a “KM” designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected.
| Product Recall (June 25, 2010) |
| Kellogg’s® Apple Jacks® |
| UPC 3800039136 1: Better If Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| UPC 3800039132 3: Better If Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| Kellogg’s® Corn Pops® |
| UPC 3800039109 5: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| UPC 3800039111 8: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| UPC 3800039116 3: Better If Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® |
| UPC 3800039118 7: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| UPC 3800039120 0: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| UPC 3800039125 5: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
| Kellogg’s® Honey Smacks® |
| UPC 3800039103 3: Better If Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011 |
Kellogg indicates that the potential for serious health problems is low, but consumers are advised not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea.
No other Kellogg’s products are part of this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
“We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace,” said David Mackay, president and chief executive officer, Kellogg Company.
For questions or cereal replacements contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.
To read the official press release regarding this recall visit the FDA website: http://bit.ly/aX9tpt
