The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a recall on Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal after 73 people came down with Salmonella infections from 31 states.
On Thursday, June 14, the Kellogg Company recalled 15.3 and 23 oz. packages of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal. The CDC is asking that anyone who has the cereal in their home to not consume it or stop eating it from this point forward. The CDC says those who have the cereal either throw it away or return the cereal from the place of purchase.
Taken from the CDC website:
- 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.
- 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.
The CDC says to call a healthcare provider if you think you got sick from consuming the 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
