Maple Waffle Cereal (Catalina Snacks) – Metal Contamination (2023)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Maple Waffle flavored ready-to-eat cereal packaged in 9oz (UPC 860479001539) plastic stand up pouch.
Brand
Catalina Snacks
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best By Date 7/25/2023, Best By Date 8/15/2023.
Products Sold
Best By Date 7/25/2023, Best By Date 8/15/2023.
Catalina Snacks is recalling Maple Waffle flavored ready-to-eat cereal packaged in 9oz (UPC 860479001539) plastic stand up pouch. due to Foreign material, metal. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Foreign material, metal
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, NV, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026