CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mini Wheats, Brown Sugar Flavour Cereal recalled by Kellogg
Kellogg is recalling Mini Wheats, Brown Sugar Flavour Cereal, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2012 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-0603-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63334
- Recalling firm
- Kellogg, Battle Creek, MI
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 6 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 14 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cereal
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
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.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Canadian Product: Kellogg's Mini Wheats, Brown Sugar Flavour Cereal, 6 ct., 10 ct, 12 ct, 16ct; 400G, 510G, 850 G, 1300 G
Where it was distributed
US, nationwide and Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
Date code 2013 AL 01-2013 Jl 29 Case UPC6410020738, 6410044892, 6410052652, 6410059008, 6410059011
Where was it sold?
US, nationwide and Canada
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 63334This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Variety and Assortment Packs recalled by Kellogg.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Variety and Assortment Packs recalled by KelloggVariety | Kellogg | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal recalled by KelloggMini-Wheats | Kellogg | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Mini Wheats, Unfrosted, Bite Size recalled by Kellogg | Kellogg | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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