Publix bran flakes cereal recalled over plastic foreign material
Publix Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal in 18 oz boxes is being recalled because of foreign material, specifically plastic. 13,824 units are affected.
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: Plastic foreign material in a ready-to-eat food is a physical hazard capable of causing injury, a risk of harm with no injuries reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
Publix Bran Flakes, Wheat Cereal, net weight 18 oz (510 g), UPC 0 41415-24305 7, distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc. of Lakeland, Florida, is being recalled. The action covers 13,824 units.
The stated reason is foreign material, specifically plastic. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
The affected SKU is 4141524305, item number 47026, lot code OCT0526RBA across all time stamps. Distribution was to Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.
Consumers who have the affected lot should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone injured after eating it should seek medical advice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Publix Bran Flakes, Wheat Cereal. Net Wt 18oz (1 lb 2 oz) 510g. UPC 0 41415-24305 7. Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc. Lakeland, FL 33802.
- Manufacturer
- Post Consumer Brands, LLC
- Category
- Food — Breakfast cereal
- Affected units
- 13,824
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)
- SKU 4141524305 Item Number 47026 Lot Code OCT0526RBA (all time stamps)
Distribution
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