Kellogg’s Recalls Honey Smacks Cereal due to Possible Salmonella Contamination.

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January 01, 2024

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Kellogg’s is voluntarily recalling their Honey Smacks Cereal due to a possible salmonella risk.  The recall was issued after several people reported illnesses to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Michigan based manufacturer, Kellogg’s, is recalling 15.3-ounce and 23-ounce boxes of Honey Smacks Cereal. Kellogg’s has confirmed that none of their other cereals have been affected.

The FDA says Kellogg’s has launched an investigation into a third-party manufacturer that makes the cereal after receiving several reports of illnesses.

The cereal was distributed across the United States, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, the Caribbean, Guam, Tahiti and Saipan.

The affected cereal has a UPC code of 3800039103 (15.3-ounce boxes) and 3800014810 (23-ounce boxes) and a best by date of June 14, 2018-June 14, 2019.

Kellogg’s urges anyone who has purchased the cereal, to throw it away and contact the company for a full refund.  You can visit kelloggs.com/honeysmackrecall or call 1-800-962-1413 for more information.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause a serious infection.  The elderly, children and those with weak immune systems can have serious and even fatal complications.

It has not been confirmed how many people have gotten ill due to the consumption of these products.

Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product

If you can prove that your food poisoning or food related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.

A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you know have been injured or diagnosed with food poisoning due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.

Source: Fox8.com, “Kellogg’s recalls Honey Smacks cereal over salmonella risk”