Kellogs Cereal Recall

Have you heard this?  On June 25, Kellogg issued a voluntary recall of select packages of Kellogg’s® Corn Pops®, Honey Smacks®, Froot Loops® and Apple Jacks® cereals.

We diabetics shouldn't be eating these sugary cereals, but someone in your family might be so I thought I would post the recall information here. 

It comes directly from this Kellogs link.  http://consumeralert.kelloggs.com/consumeralert.aspx?id=3870

• What products are included in the recall?  What code dates I should look for?

• We are recalling the following cereal products due to an off-taste and smell coming from the package liner. 
  
  Only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall.
  
  Only packages in the white, paper-backed foil liner are affected by the off-taste and smell.  Click here to see pictures of these materials. 
  
  Kellogg's® Apple Jacks®
  UPC 3800039136
  17 ounce package with Better if Used Before Dates between APR 10 2011 and JUN 22 2011

  UPC 3800039132
  8.7 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between JUN 03 2011 and JUN 22 2011

  Kellogg's® Corn Pops®
  UPC 3800039109
  12.5 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

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

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

  Kellogg's® Froot Loops®
  UPC 3800039118
  12.2 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011

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

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

  Kellogg's®Honey Smacks®
  UPC 3800039103
  15.3 ounce packages with Better if Used Before Dates between MAR 26 2011 and JUN 22 2011
  
  
  Again, only products with the letters "KN" following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall.

• What should I do if I have product that is affected by this recall?

• If you have questions or you would like a replacement coupon, you may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163. 

• Were the recalled products distributed nationwide?  Where were these packages sold?
• The products involved in the recall were shipped throughout the U.S. 
  
  All retailers that received these products are being notified.
  
  
• Are the products involved in the recall safe for consumption?

• These packages are being recalled because we identified a substance in the package liner that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off-taste and smell. The off-tastes and smells are caused by a slightly elevated level of a substance commonly present at very low levels in the waxy resins used to make packaging materials that are approved by the FDA.  These resins are also commonly used to coat foods such as cheese, raw fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers.  We did not find any substances that are not commonly used in packaging materials.
  
  We completed a thorough health-risk assessment with external experts in medicine, toxicology, public health, chemistry, and food safety.  The experts agree that some consumers are particularly sensitive to these uncharacteristic off-tastes and smells and may have temporary symptoms, like nausea and diarrhea, which should subside shortly.  These symptoms are a result of the off-taste and odor in the food; they are not caused by any harmful material in the food.
  
  You should not eat the recalled product because it does not meet quality standards.  If you have conerns about your health, you should consult their health care provider.

• Why are these products being recalled?

• These packages are being recalled because we identified a substance in the package liner that can produce an uncharacteristic waxy-like off-taste and smell. The off-tastes and smells are caused by a slightly elevated level of a substance commonly present at very low levels in the waxy resins used to make packaging materials that are approved by the FDA.  These resins are also commonly used to coat foods such as cheese, raw fruits and vegetables such as cucumbers.  We did not find any substances that are not commonly used in packaging materials. 
  
  We are working with our supplier of the liner to ensure that this problem does not happen again.

• My product is included in the recall but it doesn't smell or taste unusual. We have eaten some of the product already, is that okay?