Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0600-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Kellogg Company |
| Report date | Nov 14, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Quantity | 2,853, 130 cases; 28,158,243 pkgs |
| Location | Battle Creek, MI, United States |
Official product description
Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats , Bite Size, Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, 96 ct case single serve,each Nt. Wt. 1 oz (28g); 18 oz carton; 24 oz carton; 30 oz., 70 ct case single serve, 70 oz carton Canadian product: Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal 440 G, 510 G,850 G, 1300 G, 1600 G carton
Why the product was recalled
This voluntary recall is initiated due to the possible presence of fragments of flexible metal mesh from a faulty manufacturing part that were found in certain Mini-Wheats cereal produced in a single Kellogg plant between April 1 and September 21, 2012.
Distribution information
US, nationwide and Canada
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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