In a surprising turn of events that have rattled breakfast tables across Europe, Kelloggs’, the renowned cereal manufacturer, has issued a voluntary recall for its chocolate-flavored Corn Flakes. The recall comes in response to several consumer reports about the presence of hard, indigestible lumps in the cereal, which pose a potential choking hazard and could cause dental damage.
The product in question, Kelloggs’ Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour, is suspected to contain these hard clusters, which the company has described as unsafe for consumption. This has prompted an immediate recall to prevent further incidents compromising consumer health.
What Led to the Recall of Kelloggs’ Cereals?
The issue was first identified by Kellanova, the European arm responsible for manufacturing Kelloggs’ cereals. The decision to recall followed shortly after customers reported that the hard lumps did not dissolve or soften sufficiently when added to milk, contrary to what is expected of the typically crunchy yet breakable cereal flakes.
In an official statement, a spokesperson from Kellanova emphasized, “Making good food which is safe and high quality is our number one priority at Kellanova. Clusters of cereal forming during production can be a normal occurrence and these usually break up when eaten or placed in milk.
However, when we spotted that hard lumps of cereal were forming in a very small amount of our new Kelloggs’ Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour cereal, we decided to recall all products.”
Despite describing the risk as “minimal,” the company has taken this proactive measure to ensure the utmost safety of its consumers, stating that the risk of injury, although small, was significant enough not to compromise on the quality or safety of its products.
Guidance for Consumers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to customers advising them to dispose of any 450g packs of the chocolate-flavored cereal with a best-before date ranging from 6 December 2024 to 28 April 2025. They stressed that those in possession of the product should not consume it under any circumstances.
For those affected by the recall, the company has offered refunds and is urging consumers to get in touch through their customer service channels. Kelloggs’ has also been in contact with regulatory bodies to ensure that all necessary steps are being followed in this recall process.
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Where Was the Product Sold?
The recalled cereal boxes have been available for purchase since January and can be found in various retail outlets including Tesco, One Stop, Londis, Budgens, Booker Premier stores, and Booker Cash & Carry locations.
No Other Products Affected
It is important to note that the recall does not affect Kelloggs’ Corn Flakes Original cereal or any other products by Kelloggs’. This isolated incident pertains solely to the Chocolate Flavour variant of Kelloggs’ Corn Flakes.
In response to this incident, Kelloggs’ reaffirms its commitment to the highest standards of product quality and consumer safety.
As the situation develops, the company continues to work closely with food safety authorities to ensure that all potentially affected products are swiftly removed from shelves and that measures are in place to prevent future occurrences.
