Kellogg North America initiated a voluntary recall of Kellogg s Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz., due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
Action required
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.
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Honey Smacks 15.3 oz., UPC: 3800039103, and 23 oz. UPC: 3800014810, Best if Used By dates: JUN 14, 2018 through JUN 14, 2019 and
Distribution area
Domestic: Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii, Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakokta South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Foreign:Aruba Bahamas Bayamon Frenc.Polynesia Guam Guatemala Haiti Nether.Antill. Northern Mariana Isl Panama Saint George Tortola US Virgin Islands Mexico Costa Rica Military: Alabama California Florida Hawaii Indiana Maryland Mississippi Montana Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Virginia
United States, Mexico
Quantity affected
1, 145, 030 Cases
Recall initiation
FDA report date: June 27, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1650-2018
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Kellogg Company initiated this food recall on June 14, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Kellogg North America initiated a voluntary recall of Kellogg s Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz., due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic: Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii, Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakokta South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Foreign:Aruba Bahamas Bayamon Frenc.Polynesia Guam Guatemala Haiti Nether.Antill. Northern Mariana Isl Panama Saint George Tortola US Virgin Islands Mexico Costa Rica Military: Alabama California Florida Hawaii Indiana Maryland Mississippi Montana Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Virginia.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Kellogg North America initiated a voluntary recall of Kellogg s Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz., due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Kellogg's Honey Smacks, 15.3 OZ was made or distributed by Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1650-2018, dated June 27, 2018.
Why this is a Class I recall
Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Salmonella
Symptoms to watch for
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
When symptoms may appear
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Higher-risk groups
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.
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
8 answers
What is the Kellogg's Honey Smacks, 15.3 OZ recall?
Kellogg Company recalled Kellogg's Honey Smacks, 15.3 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1650-2018. Kellogg North America initiated a voluntary recall of Kellogg s Honey Smacks, 15.3 oz. and 23 oz., due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Who is most at risk from Salmonella?
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
How do I get a refund from Kellogg Company?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1650-2018 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Kellogg Company 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-1650-2018. 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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