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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that has infected 100 people in 33 states. The CDC tweeted Thursday that customers should avoid Honey Smacks. "Do not eat this cereal," the warning read.
The agency says it found salmonella in samples of Honey Smacks, which has been subject to a voluntary recall by Kellogg since mid-June.
In June, Kellogg said it was investigating the third-party manufacturer that produces Honey Smacks after it was contacted by the FDA and CDC about the illness.
The CDC says that regardless of expiration date, the cereal should be thrown away or returned to a retailer for a refund.
The CDC says at least 30 of the people infected in the outbreak have been hospitalized. It says most people infected with salmonella develop a fever, cramps or diarrhea within 12 to 72 hours of being exposed to the bacteria.
originally posted by: Nyiah
I think after Grape Nuts, Honey Smacks was one of my most loathed cereals of childhood.
Recalling both makes me want to gag.
originally posted by: dfnj2015
a reply to: infolurker
More benefits of laissez-faire capitalism over having any government at all!
originally posted by: dfnj2015
a reply to: infolurker
More benefits of laissez-faire capitalism over having any government at all!
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: infolurker
Who the hell still eats cereal?
originally posted by: NarcolepticBuddha
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: infolurker
Who the hell still eats cereal?
People on a budget. I know this word doesn't mean much to you, but it helps filling your stomach for cheap now and then.
originally posted by: schuyler
originally posted by: NarcolepticBuddha
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: infolurker
Who the hell still eats cereal?
People on a budget. I know this word doesn't mean much to you, but it helps filling your stomach for cheap now and then.
Seriously? Cereal is damned expensive, specially if you start comparing its nutritional value (mostly sugar and carbs) to alternatives. One box of Grape Nuts, which is actually better for you than most other cereals, is $10. Kelloggs Sugar Frosted Flakes (mostly sugar) $8 a box. Eating that crap is a major cause of Fat People in this country.