Kellogg’s Honey Smacks – Danger Do Not Sell

Jul 15, 2018 | Food, Health, & Safety, Safety

The FDA Reminds Consumers and Retailers that All Boxes of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal are Recalled 

– July 12, 2018 Update

The FDA & CDC are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks. The CDC reports that 100 people in 33 states have become ill. There have been 30 hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA found that Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal are still being offered for sale. They may not be sold legally.

Quick Facts on the Kellogg Outbreak

  • The CDC reports that 100 people in 33 states have become ill. There have been 30 hospitalizations and no deaths.
  • The Kellogg Company voluntarily recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal, which was distributed across the United States including Guam and Saipan and internationally. Consumers should not eat any Honey Smacks cereal.
  • The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks.
  • Consumers who have symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact their healthcare provider to report their symptoms and receive care. Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most infections usually last 4 to 7 days and most people recover without treatment, however, some people develop diarrhea so severe that they need to be hospitalized.

What is the Problem and What is Being Done About It?

The FDA, CDC, along with state and local officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to Kellogg’s Honey Smacks sweetened puffed wheat cereal.

Kellogg’s has voluntarily recalled Kellogg’s Honey Smacks to prevent further distribution of potentially contaminated products. The cereal was distributed across the United States including Guam and Saipan, and internationally in certain countries.

The Specific Stats:

There are 100 people ill with this strain of Salmonella in 33 states: Alabama (2), Arizona (3), California (6), Colorado (1), Connecticut (4), Florida (2), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Indiana (3), Kentucky (2), Louisiana (2), Massachusetts (7), Maryland (2), Michigan (4), Mississippi (1), Montana (2), North Carolina (4), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (4), New York (11), Ohio (1), Oklahoma (2), Oregon (2), Pennsylvania (8), Rhode Island (2), South Carolina (2), Tennessee (2), Texas (3), Utah (1), Virginia (5), Washington (3), Wisconsin (1), West Virginia (4).The ages of the ill people range from less than one year to 95 (median 57 years) and 68% of cases are female. Reported illness onset dates range from 3/3/18 – 7/2/18. Among 77 with available information, 30 (39%) have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.