FDA Investigating Lucky Charms After Reports of Illness
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The agency did not elaborate on the nature of illnesses cited in the complaints because, it said, it is “not able to disclose specific patient information ,” but an unaffiliated website (iwaspoisoned.com) that allows consumers to self-report food-related illnesses has received more than 4,500 accounts since late 2021 of people experiencing diarrhea, nausea and other after eating Lucky Charms cereal. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. “The FDA takes seriously any reports of possible adulteration of a food that may also cause illnesses or injury,” an FDA spokesperson told AARP. Complaints of a “less serious nature” or those that appear to be isolated incidents are monitored and taken into consideration during future inspections to help identify potential problems at a production plant, the FDA added. General Mills, the manufacturer of Lucky Charms, told AARP, “Food safety is our top priority. We take the consumer concerns reported via a third-party website very seriously.” Through its own internal investigations , General Mills has not found evidence of illness linked to eating Lucky Charms. However, it encourages consumers to share any concerns directly with the company to ensure they can be appropriately addressed. General Mills’ toll-free consumer hotline is 800-248-7310.
FDA Investigates Lucky Charms Cereal
The agency has received over 100 health complaints from consumers
Alamy Stock Photo The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently investigating more than 100 consumer complaints it has received regarding illnesses associated with consuming Lucky Charms cereal.The agency did not elaborate on the nature of illnesses cited in the complaints because, it said, it is “not able to disclose specific patient information ,” but an unaffiliated website (iwaspoisoned.com) that allows consumers to self-report food-related illnesses has received more than 4,500 accounts since late 2021 of people experiencing diarrhea, nausea and other after eating Lucky Charms cereal. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine. “The FDA takes seriously any reports of possible adulteration of a food that may also cause illnesses or injury,” an FDA spokesperson told AARP. Complaints of a “less serious nature” or those that appear to be isolated incidents are monitored and taken into consideration during future inspections to help identify potential problems at a production plant, the FDA added. General Mills, the manufacturer of Lucky Charms, told AARP, “Food safety is our top priority. We take the consumer concerns reported via a third-party website very seriously.” Through its own internal investigations , General Mills has not found evidence of illness linked to eating Lucky Charms. However, it encourages consumers to share any concerns directly with the company to ensure they can be appropriately addressed. General Mills’ toll-free consumer hotline is 800-248-7310.