The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1134-2013·Announced 2013-03-20

Kellogg's Special K Red Berries Recalled for Possible Glass Fragments

Kellogg's is recalling Special K Red Berries cereal due to possible glass fragments from a single ingredient batch.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (glass fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Kellogg Company is recalling a limited amount of Kellogg's Special K Red Berries, Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes with Strawberries. The recall is due to the possible presence of glass fragments in the product, which are likely from a single batch of one ingredient.

The affected products include 11.2 oz, 37 oz, and 22.4 oz Twin Pack sizes. A total of 26,880 units of all sizes are involved in this recall. Distribution centers in Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois received the product, with further distribution occurring nationwide. There was no distribution to Canada or outside the United States.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and 'Better if Used by' dates listed in the official recall notice. If you have these products, you should stop consuming them and contact Kellogg Company for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kellogg's Special K Red Berries, Crunchy Rice & Wheat Flakes with Strawberries 11.2oz; 37 oz; 22.4 ounce Twin Pack
Manufacturer
Kellogg Company
Category
Food — Cereal
Hazard
Affected units
26,880

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 (3)

  • 1. 11.2 oz. pkg
  • UPC Code 38000 59923
  • UPC Code 38000 20940

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 4 states specifically:

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