Kellogg's recalled four of its more popular cereals on June 25, 2010. Approximately 28 million boxes of Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks cereals have been voluntarily recalled due to a strange "waxy" smell coming from the package liners.
The Kellogg company stated in a press release on July 25, 2010 that about 20 people lodged claims about the smell and five reported nausea and vomiting.
The company feels the potential for serious health issues are low. Kellogg is trying to identify the substance on the liner that's causing the problem.
"We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace," said David Mackay, president and chief executive officer, Kellogg Company.
Recalled products include:
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
Replacement products
Customers can request a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time.
Comments
where do you call for recalls???
It's in the article: Customers can request a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time ----weekdays.
call them
Will I really get a replacememt when I called Kellogg Consummer Reponse Center?I have 3 boxes of the recalled cereals. I called on 5/5/10 on another recalled item was Children Motrin I still haven't received my refund check.
You have to wonder how 28 million boxes of cereal got past Kellog's quality control department?
Why don't they offer us coupons or a refund for these products? Cereal is very expensive nowadays and these are my grandchildren's favorite cereals. I have been out of work for over a year and to not have the money to be throwing 3 boxes of cereal in the trash.
Got something to say?
Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!