Kellogg recalls cereals for unusual flavor, odor

Kellogg recalls cereals for unusual flavor, odor
Copyright by The Chicago Tribune
June 25, 2010
http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/the-problem-solver/2010/06/kellogg-recalls-cereals-for-unusual-flavor-odor.html


By Problem Partner Kristin Samuelson | The Food and Drug Administration and Kellogg Company on Friday announced a voluntary recall of certain Kellogg's cereals because of an off-flavor and odor coming from the inner liner of the package, according to a June 25 Kellogg Company press release. The odor and flavor could cause nausea and diarrhea, the company said.

The list of recalled cereals include select packages of Kellogg's Corn Pops, Apple Jacks, Honey Smacks and Froot Loops.

The company said the potential for serious health problems is low, but concerned customers should not eat the recalled cereal and can call call Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CST) with questions.

"Only products with the letters 'KN' following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall," the press release said. "Products with a "KM" designation are NOT included in the recall. In addition, no products in Canada are affected."

A full list of all recalled cereals is below:

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