MODERATE RISK Terminated F-0600-2013

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats , Bite Size, Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, 96 ct case single serve,each Nt. Wt. 1 oz (28g); 18 oz carton; 24 oz carton; 30 oz., 70 ct case single serve, 70 oz carton Canadian product: Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal 440 G, 510 G,850 G, 1300 G, 1600 G carton

Recalled by Kellogg Company

Classification

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

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.

Product Details

Product Quantity

2,853, 130 cases; 28,158,243 pkgs

Product Type

Food

Code Info

USA ONLY products with the letters KB, AP, preceding or following the Better If Used Before Date Apr 01 2013 - Sep 21 2013. Frosted Case UPC: 3800004996, 3800031828, 3800031833, 3800059646, 3800073443, 3800077602, 3800021992, 3800051692 Package Frosted UPC: 3800004996, 3800031829, 3800031834, 380

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

US, nationwide and Canada

Company Location

Battle Creek, MI, 49014-6800

Timeline

Report Date

11/14/2012

Recall Initiated

10/02/2012

Classification Date

11/06/2012

Termination Date

08/26/2013

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

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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