Urgent warning as Kellogg's recall breakfast cereal that's 'unsafe to eat'

urgent warning as kellogg's recall breakfast cereal that's 'unsafe to eat'

The chocolate flavour corn flakes have been recalled (Picture: Kelloggs)

Kellogg’s has asked customers to throw away a popular breakfast cereal over choking concerns.

Kellogg’s Corn Flakes – Chocolate Flavour – could contain ‘hard lumps’ that cause dental damage or cause trouble swallowing, the company said.

The Food Standards Agency has now asked shoppers to throw away their 450g packs of the cereal and get a full refund.

Kellanova, the company which makes Kellogg’s cereals in Europe, said: ‘This voluntary consumer recall relates to Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chocolate Flavour cereal which is a new product on sale since January 2024 and available in Tesco, One Stop, Londis, Budgens, Booker Premier stores and Booker Cash & Carry outlets.

‘Following some consumer complaints, the company found that a small proportion of boxes could contain hard lumps of cereal that do not break down when eaten with milk.

‘This means there is a minimal risk these hard lumps could potentially cause dental damage or be a choking hazard.’

urgent warning as kellogg's recall breakfast cereal that's 'unsafe to eat'

Customers have been told to toss the boxes (Picture: AMChambe)

The boxes affected have best before dates ranging from December 6, 2024 to April 28, 2025 – but the recall does not affect any other cereal or Kellogg’s product.

The Food Standards Agency said: ‘Sometimes there will be a problem with a food product that means it should not be sold. Then it might be ‘withdrawn’ (taken off the shelves) or ‘recalled’ (when customers are asked to return the product).

‘Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk. When there is a food allergy risk, the FSA will issue an Allergy Alert.’

Earlier this month, Tesco issued an urgent recall on its own-brand sandwich pickle spread because ‘possible presence of glass makes it unsafe to eat’.

A recall notice has been issued for 295g jars of Tesco Sandwich Pickle with batch code 3254 and a best-before date of September 11, 2025.

A Tesco spokesperson said: ‘We are aware a specific date/batch code of Tesco Sandwich Pickle 295g jar may contain small pieces of glass.

‘Therefore, this product could pose a safety risk if consumed. Please do not consume this product.

‘Instead, return any affected product to the store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required. Tesco apologises to our customers for any inconvenience caused.’

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