More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination

This Popular Cereal Was Just Recalled in Multiple States—What You Need to Know Here's how to know if you have the recalled boxes, and what to do with them

More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination

• Over 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds have been recalled.
• The cereal, which was shipped to Sam's Club stores in two states, may contain metal.
• The FDA has given the recall the second-highest risk level.

More than 5,000 boxes of Honey Bunches of Oats cereal were recently recalled in two states due to foreign object contamination.

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration gave the recall the second-highest risk level.

What Cereal Was Recalled?

In late May, Post Consumer Brands, LLC voluntarily recalled 5,376 cereal boxes with the following information:

• Product Name: Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Size: 3 lbs. (48 oz.), split into two bags for freshness
• UPC: 8 84912-01428 3
• Best if Used By: APR0926 RCA, and APR1026 RCA
  

Which States Are Affected?

• Colorado
• California
  

Why Was the Cereal Recalled?

The recalled cereal may contain a foreign material: metal.

Foreign objects usually enter foods at some point during the production process and often present a safety hazard.

The FDA has given the recall a class II risk level, which means eating the affected cereal "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," or where the chance of serious health consequences is "remote."

What You Should Do

Post Consumer Brands told Health that the recalled cereal was only sent to Sam's Club locations and never reached store shelves.

If you shop at Sam's Club, you may want to double-check your cereal to err on the safe side. If you do have the recalled cereal, toss or return it.

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This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson