Kellogg Recalls Cereals After Complaints Of ‘Waxy’ Flavor And Smell

Kellogg Company has recalled about 28 million boxes of cereal because of complaints of a “waxy” smell and flavor that could make people sick.
The company made the announcement on Friday, saying about 20 people have complained, with five of the individual reporting nausea and vomiting.
A company spokesman said the potential for serious health problems was “low,” but the company was voluntarily recalling boxes of Apple Jacks, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks. It is believed the odor and taste problems are coming from the liner of the packaging.
Only products with the letters “KN” following the Better If Used Before Date are included in the recall. Products with a “KM” designation are not included in the recall.
The recalled cereals are:
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 MAR26 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
“While the potential for serious health problems is low, some consumers are sensitive to the uncharacteristic off-flavor and smell and should not eat the recalled products because of possible temporary symptoms, including nausea and diarrhea,” the company said in a statement.
No other Kellogg’s products are part of this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide.
Kellogg President and CEO David Mackay issued an apology to its customers.
“We apologize to our consumers and our customers and are working diligently to ensure that the affected products are rapidly removed from the marketplace,” Mackay said.
Anyone with questions or wanting a replacement may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-801-4163 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Eastern Time.