CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal recalled by Kellogg

Kellogg is recalling Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Original Frosted 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

Lot, batch or date codesUSA ONLY products with the letters KB, AP, preceding or following the Better If Used Before Date Apr 01 2013 - Sep 21 2013. Frosted Case UPC: 3800004996, 3800031828, 3800031833, 3800059646, 3800073443, 3800077602, 3800021992, 3800051692 Package Frosted UPC: 3800004996, 3800031829, 3800031834, 3800031829, 3800073444, 3800046954, 3800021992, 3800031921 Canadian Case Codes: 6410020534, 6410052655, 6410056918, 6410058997, 6410058999, Canadian carton: 648041, 6410044897, 6410056919, 6410058998, 6410059000,

Quantity recalled2,853, 130 cases; 28,158,243 pkgs

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-0600-2013
FDA event ID: 63334
Recalling firm: Kellogg, Battle Creek, MI
Brand: Kellogg's Frosted
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

Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats , Bite Size, Lightly Sweetened Whole Grain Wheat Cereal, 96 ct case single serve,each Nt. Wt. 1 oz (28g); 18 oz carton; 24 oz carton; 30 oz., 70 ct case single serve, 70 oz carton Canadian product: Kellogg's Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal 440 G, 510 G,850 G, 1300 G, 1600 G carton

Where it was distributed

US, nationwide and Canada

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal recalled?

Yes. Kellogg recalled Mini-Wheats Original Frosted Cereal on 2 Oct 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0600-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

USA ONLY products with the letters KB, AP, preceding or following the Better If Used Before Date Apr 01 2013 - Sep 21 2013. Frosted Case UPC: 3800004996, 3800031828, 3800031833, 3800059646, 3800073443, 3800077602, 3800021992, 3800051692 Package Frosted UPC: 3800004996, 3800031829, 3800031834, 3800031829, 3800073444, 3800046954, 3800021992, 3800031921 Canadian Case Codes: 6410020534, 6410052655, 6410056918, 6410058997, 6410058999, Canadian carton: 648041, 6410044897, 6410056919, 6410058998, 6410059000,

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 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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