Cereal Recall: Kelloggs Recall Cereals Because of Off Taste and Smell

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

June 26, 2010 – Kelloggs Corporation made a recall for its cereal products because of its smelly and uncharacteristic taste which originates from its box packaging.



Affected by recall is approximately 28 million of Kellogs cereal products. This includes the brand Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, and Honey Smacks which are sold all over US. The source of the problem was identified as the the lining of the packaging which produces the waxy-like off-taste and smell.



Kelloggs Official added that although the health risk of eating the recalled products is low, customers with sensitive taste and smell might have temporary symptoms like nausea and/or diarrhea.



The batch of cereal recall can be identified on its box. The recalled products contains the initial “KN” after the label “better if used before date”.



If you have already purchased the recalled batch, you may call Kelloggs at 888-801-4163. They will also answer queries from consumers concerning the products.



Here's a list of recalled cereals with their UPC numbers:

Spoiler

Kellogg's Apple Jacks



* UPC 3800039136 1: 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 5: 12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

* UPC 3800039111 8: 17.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

* UPC 3800039116 3: 9.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 05 2011 and JUN 22 2011



Kellogg's Froot Loops



* UPC 3800039118 7: 12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

* UPC 3800039120 0: 17 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

* UPC 3800039125 5: 8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011



Kellogg's Honey Smacks



* UPC 3800039103 3: 15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

 

[Randy]

I think I may have some recalled cereal in my kitchen.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I dont buy this brand of cereal usually so I am safe.

 

[Jazzy]

Thank you for the post Nebulous. I don't buy this brand of cereal either and glad I don't now.

 

[Medora]

I love it when the news man says the recall was voluntary.



As if there's any other kind in the U.S.



Regards,



Kevin

 

[ThaBawse]

Noo! Not the Fruit Loops! They're so fruitylicious; there's no way I can live without them!

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Noo! Not the Fruit Loops! They're so fruitylicious; there's no way I can live without them!

The recall is only on a certain batch shipped out. If you go buy some now, you'll be safe.

 

[ThaBawse]

[quote name='ThaBawse']Noo! Not the Fruit Loops! They're so fruitylicious; there's no way I can live without them!

The recall is only on a certain batch shipped out. If you go buy some now, you'll be safe.[/quote]



How do I know the package I buy isn't old and is in fact contaminated?

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

There is the dates and UPC's in the original post.

 

[ThaBawse]

There is the dates and UPC's in the original post.

Hmm, I see. Well my bad. :/ I feel dumb.