The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0614-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Catalina Snacks Honey Graham Cereal Recalled for Metal Contamination

Catalina Snacks is recalling approximately 316,980 pouches of Honey Graham flavored cereal (UPC 860479001553) due to metal fragments. The affected product with a best-by date of 7/25/2023 was distributed online and across 21 states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Metal fragments in food represent a physical hazard that could cause injury or choking if consumed. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported. The FDA Class II classification without reported illnesses or hospitalizations supports a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Catalina Snacks is recalling Honey Graham flavored ready-to-eat cereal packaged in 9oz plastic stand-up pouches (UPC 860479001553). The recall is due to the presence of metal fragments in some pouches, classified as a Class II recall by the FDA.

Approximately 316,980 pouches are affected. The affected product bears a best-by date of 7/25/2023 and was distributed online and in retail locations across 21 states: New York, California, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Oregon, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Virginia, Nevada, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Connecticut.

The recalled product

Product
Honey Graham flavored ready-to-eat cereal packaged in 9oz (UPC 860479001553) plastic stand up pouch.
Manufacturer
Catalina Snacks
Hazard
  • metal-contamination
  • foreign-material
  • choking-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best By Date 7/25/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 21 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • MD
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI