CDC warning consumers not to eat recalled Kellogg’s cereal

UPDATE: As of September 4th, the CDC is continuing to state that consumers should not eat the cereal as some locations continue to sell the product. The cereal has now been linked to an outbreak of 130 Salmonella infections in 34 states including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. According to the CDC, retailers cannot legally sell the product.

The CDC is warning consumers to not eat a popular recalled cereal.

On June 14, 2018, the Kellogg Company recalled 15.3 oz. and 23 oz. packages of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.

• Recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has a “best if used by” date from June 14, 2018 through June 14, 2019. The “best if used by” date is on the box top.
• The recalled 15.3 oz. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has a UPC code of 38000 39103. The recalled 23.0 oz. Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal has a UPC code of 38000 14810. The UPC code is on the bottom of the box.

Advice to Consumers and Retailers

• Do not eat recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. Check your home for the recalled cereal and throw it away, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
  • Even if some of the cereal was eaten and no one got sick, throw the rest of it away or return it for a refund.
  • If you store cereal in another container without the packaging and don’t remember the brand or type, throw it away.
  • Thoroughly wash the container with warm, soapy water before using it again, to remove harmful germs that could contaminate other food.
• Retailers should not sell or serve recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.

Contact a healthcare provider if you think you got sick from consuming recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal.

• Most people infected with Salmonella develop the following signs and symptoms 12-72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria:
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Abdominal cramps