Kellogg Co., the company behind some of the most famous breakfast issued a recall of about 28 million boxes of cereals under the Kellogg’s moniker. The company received complaints from about 20 people, including five who reported nausea and vomiting before issuing the recall. Reports of some cereal boxes containing strange smells and taste have been streaming in as well.
The voluntary recall covers products with “KN” following the Better If Used Before Date ranging from March 26, 2011, to June 22, 2011. Full details of the products that have been recalled are posted below for your convenience:
Kellogg’s® Apple Jacks®:
UPC 3800039136
17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039132 3
8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011
Kellogg’s® Corn Pops®:
UPC 3800039109
12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039111
17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039116
9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011
Kellogg’s® Froot Loops®:
UPC 3800039118
12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039120
17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
UPC 3800039125
8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
Kellogg’s®Honey Smacks®:
UPC 3800039103
15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011.
The company’s chemists are studying whether a wax-like compound in the packaging may be the cause. You may contact the Kellogg’s Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 if you have questions or you would like a replacement coupon.
[source: Kellogg's consumer reports, CNN ]