CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey recalled by General Mills
General Mills is recalling Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1788-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80536
- Recalling firm
- General Mills, Minneapolis, MN
- Brand
- Cheerios
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Jul 2018
- FDA classified
- 13 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 8 Aug 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cereal
Timeline
| 16 Jul 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Aug 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +23 days |
| 13 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Cheerios Protein Oats and Honey cereal may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey, Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 19 oz. (583g) UPC 16000-44473. 12 boxes/case, Net Wt. 14.1 oz. (399g) UPC 16000-45137. 16 boxes/case. Dist. By General M ills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440 USA.
Where it was distributed
nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey recalled?
Yes. General Mills recalled Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey on 16 Jul 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1788-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Cheerios Protein Oats and Honey cereal may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Better If Used By 05MAY2019, 06MAY2019, 07MAY2019, 08MAY2019, 09MAY2019, 10MAY2019
Where was it sold?
nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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