CDC Advisory: Do Not Consume Any Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
On June 14th, an initial recall notice was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning consumers that Kellogg Company was voluntarily recalling some boxes of the brand’s popular Honey Smacks cereal. Some of the cereal packages are believed to have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, ultimately causing a multistate outbreak. Kellogg’s initial recall only included specific boxes of its Honey Smacks cereal—the 15.3 oz. box, and the 23 oz. box—both with certain code dates displayed on them. Now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising consumers not to consume any Honey Smacks cereal manufactured by Kellogg’s, regardless of package size or expiration date.
CDC’s latest case count, dated June 15th, reports 73 illnesses and 24 hospitalizations in 31 states. No deaths have been reported.