Kellogg Blames Packaging Chemical for Cereal Recall
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Chemicals in our packaged food? Say it isn’t so. I only wish I could be shocked. Kellogg Co. said Wednesday that higher-than-normal amounts of certain chemicals in its package liners caused the unusual smell and flavor that prompted a recall of 28 million boxes of its cereal in late June.
The company recalled Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks after about 20 people complained, five reported nausea and vomiting. The buyers said that the cereal smelled or tasted waxy and others said the taste or smell was similar to that of metal or soap. Others simply described it as being stale.
The company has identified elevated levels of chemicals called hydrocarbons as the source, which include methyl naphthalene.
Folks, you can not trust mass produced and packaged foods. It’s like playing Russian roulette.
Last Updated on July 15th, 2010
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Wow! There are so many kids who eat this stuff. Thanks for sharing and I’ll be sure to pass this information along.
Take care!