Health Alert - FDA - April 12

Salmonella Illnesses in Multiple States may be Linked to Recently Recalled Cereal  - FDA - April 12

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that at least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was caused by the same strain of Salmonella that was found in the recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal. The recalled products were distributed nationally under the Malt-O-Meal brand name as well as under private label brands including Acme, America's Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw's, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality. The cereals have "Best If Used By" dates from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") through March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Consumers should throw out any product in their homes from these recalled lots. Grocery stores and other retailers should promptly remove the cereals from their shelves.

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01819.html

A full list of recalled products can be found at www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo