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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that at least 23 people in 14 states have been diagnosed with salmonellosis that was caused by the same strain of Salmonella found in the recently recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat Cereals produced by Malt-O-Meal. Salmonellosis is an infection caused by Salmonella bacteria.
The recalled products were distributed nationally under the Malt-O-Meal brand name, as well as under private label brands including Acme, America's Choice, Food Club, Giant, Hannaford, Jewel, Laura Lynn, Pathmark, Shaw's, ShopRite, Tops and Weis Quality.
The cereals have "Best If Used By" dates from April 8, 2008 (coded as "APR0808") through March 18, 2009 (coded as "MAR1809"). Grocery stores and other retailers should promptly remove the recalled cereals from their shelves.
Full List of Recalled Cereals
http://www.malt-o-meal.com/recallinfo/
Firm Press Release
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/maltomeal04_08.html
FDA Press Release
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01819.html
Date Posted: April 14, 2008