Why it 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.
Product description
Kellogg's Variety and Assortment Packs containing Frosted/ Unfrosted Mini Wheats, Bite Size, Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, 10 ct; 30 ct, 72 ct , 96 ct.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
USA ONLY products with the letters FK, HG preceding or following the Better If Used Before Date Apr 01 2013 - Sep 21 2013. Case UPC: 3800005337, 3800070418, 3800022055, 3800038118, 3800007337, 3800007338. Carton UPC3800005332, 3800070973, 3800022056, 3800038118, 3800007337, 3800007338
Where it was sold
US, nationwide and Canada
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0602-3013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 2, 2012
- FDA report date
- Nov 14, 2012
- Quantity
- 2,853, 130 cases; 28,158,243 pkgs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Kellogg Company
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0602-3013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- MI
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 63334
- Address
- 425 Porter St
- Code information
- USA ONLY products with the letters FK, HG preceding or following the Better If Used Before Date Apr 01 2013 - Sep 21 2013. Case UPC: 3800005337, 3800070418, 3800022055, 3800038118, 3800007337, 3800007338. Carton UPC3800005332, 3800070973, 3800022056, 3800038118, 3800007337, 3800007338
- Postal code
- 49014-6800
- Report date
- Nov 14, 2012
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0602-3013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Kellogg Company
- Product quantity
- 2,853, 130 cases; 28,158,243 pkgs
- Termination date
- Aug 26, 2013
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Kellogg's Variety and Assortment Packs containing Frosted/ Unfrosted Mini Wheats, Bite Size, Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, 10 ct; 30 ct, 72 ct , 96 ct.
- Distribution pattern
- US, nationwide and Canada
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 2, 2012
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Nov 6, 2012