Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey (General Mills) – Salmonella Contamination (2018)
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
Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey, Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 19 oz. (583g) UPC 16000-44473. 12 boxes/case, Net Wt. 14.1 oz. (399g) UPC 16000-45137. 16 boxes/case. Dist. By General M ills Sales, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55440 USA.
Brand
General Mills, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Better If Used By 05MAY2019, 06MAY2019, 07MAY2019, 08MAY2019, 09MAY2019, 10MAY2019
Products Sold
Better If Used By 05MAY2019, 06MAY2019, 07MAY2019, 08MAY2019, 09MAY2019, 10MAY2019
General Mills, Inc is recalling Cheerios Protein Oats & Honey, Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 19 oz. (583g) UPC 16000-444 due to Cheerios Protein Oats and Honey cereal may be contaminated with Salmonella.. 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
Cheerios Protein Oats and Honey cereal may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026