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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0096-2016/FDA enforcement
General Mills, INC·Food·Oct 5, 2015

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, Packaged in the Following Sizes: 12.25 OZ

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGeneral Mills, INC
Recalling firmGeneral Mills, INCMinneapolis, MN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best if Used by Dates: 12JUL2016 LD - 25JUL2016 LD
Distribution area
Nationwide

nationwide and outside the US to include Guam.

United States

Quantity affected101, 706 cases and 9, 269 pallets total
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 28, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0096-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

General Mills, INC initiated this food recall on October 5, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: General Mills is recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal because of undeclared wheat. The FDA report lists distribution as: nationwide and outside the US to include Guam.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: General Mills is recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal because of undeclared wheat.

General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, Packaged in the Following Sizes: 12.25 OZ was made or distributed by General Mills, INC in Minneapolis, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0096-2016, dated October 28, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, Packaged in the Following Sizes: 12.25 OZ recall?

General Mills, INC recalled General Mills Honey Nut Cheerios, Whole Grain Oats, Packaged in the Following Sizes: 12.25 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0096-2016. General Mills is recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal because of undeclared wheat.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the General Mills, INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0096-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.