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High RiskFDAfda-F-0096-2016UNDECLARED ALLERGEN

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, packaged in the following sizes: 12.25 oz., UPC 16000-27527; 17 oz., UPC 16000-2757...

Category
Units Affected
101,706
Recall Date
October 5, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Undeclared Allergen

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0096-2016.

General Mills is recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal because of undeclared wheat.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0096-2016.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact General Mills, Inc or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0096-2016.

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General Mills, Inc Recall FAQ

General Mills, Inc is the subject of a food safety report: General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, packaged in the following sizes: 12.25 oz., UPC 16000-27527; 17 oz., UPC 16000-2757.... The notice was published on October 5, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 101,706 units are potentially affected.