MODERATE RISK Terminated F-0096-2016

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, packaged in the following sizes: 12.25 oz., UPC 16000-27527; 17 oz., UPC 16000-27571; 48 oz., UPC 16000-48665; and 55 oz., UPC 16000-40106

Recalled by General Mills, Inc

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Reason for Recall

General Mills is recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal because of undeclared wheat.

Product Details

Product Quantity
101,706 cases and 9,269 pallets total
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Best if Used by Dates: 12JUL2016 LD - 25JUL2016 LD
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern
nationwide and outside the US to include Guam.
Company Location
Minneapolis, MN, 55426-1347

Timeline

Report Date
10/28/2015
Recall Initiated
10/05/2015
Classification Date
10/21/2015
Termination Date
05/30/2019

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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