Malt-O-Meal Cereals Recalled Due To Salmonella

Washington (dbTechno) - The Department of Health put out an alert in regards to a voluntary recall of Malt-O-Meal cereals due to a possible salmonella contamination. The cereals were distributed nationwide to U.S. grocery stores.

The cereals included in the voluntary recall are unsweetened Puffed Rice as well as unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals.

The cereals have been put under the Malt-O-Meal brand name, as well as other brand names.

The other brand names include Acme, America’s Choice, Food Club, Giant, Laura Lynn, Jewel, ShopRite, Pathmark, Tops, Weis Quality, and Shaw’s, and Hannaford.

The products were shipped with a “Best if used by” date between April 8, 2008 and March 18, 2009.

The Department of Health has stated that there have yet to be any reports of illnesses from people who have consumed the cereal. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Customers who purchased any of the cereals are being told to bring them back to where they bought them immediately.

They are still investigating the possible salmonella contamination.

All other Malt-O-Meal products are believed to be completely safe.