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Costco Wholesale, West Wabash Avenue, Eureka, CA, USA

9 months ago •reported by user-qxvvj474 • details

Ate a bowl of family size original Cheerios cereal (heart-shaped) from Costco (best by Dec 17, 2025) with milk. Noticed gas-like sounds coming from my belly immediately after finishing the bowl. Within half an hour I had stomach upset and diarrhea. Thought it could be the milk… See more

#cheerios #costco #eureka #california #unitedstates #bowl #milk #cereal

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Recall notice

Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Cereal recalled due to Metal Contamination

9 months ago •source accessdata.fda.gov • details

Post Consumer Brands has announced a recall of its Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds cereal due to potential metal contamination. The affected product was distributed in California and Colorado in the United States. The issue was identified by the company, and the recall was voluntarily initiated… See more

#metalinfood #recall #unitedstates #honey #cereal

Food Recall Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Cereal recalle due to Metal Contamination Post Consumer Brands ha... photo #1
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Lucky Charms, Chino Hills, CA, USA

9 months ago •reported by user-wmvt7473 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Fever, Stomach Pain, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: lucky charms cereal
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: I ate lucky charms and specifically the jumbo rainbow ones and ever since that I've been feeling nauseous with… See more

#generalmills #luckycharms #buffalo #newyork #unitedstates #cereal

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Lucky Charms, Sunrise, FL, USA

9 months ago •reported by user-yvtr1845 • details

Got Lucky Charms for the first time in a long time. Had a bowl for dinner and immediately afterwards felt nauseous and had to use the bathroom. Stool was loose and abnormally green for the next day or so. I thought it might be related to something… See more

#generalmills #luckycharms #sunrise #florida #unitedstates #cereal

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Mountain House, CA, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-hmxvr273 • details

Despite recalling I had a bad experience a few years ago (around 2022-2023), I thought it was a one off and decided to have Lucky Charms for a late night snack. 1.5 bowls.
By 6am, I was experiencing intense painful lower abdominal pain/cramping, sweating, nausea intense -… See more

#generalmills #luckycharms #mountainhouse #california #unitedstates #cereal

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Vons, Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-fgqrk782 • details

Honey Nut Cheerios I'm 100% certain my diarrhea that lasted 2 weeks on and off was caused by this cereal. I first opened the box 3 weeks ago and came down with something the next day. I had diarrhea with nausea, fighting vomit, and no medicine I… See more

#cheerios #vons #sandiego #california #unitedstates #honey #rice #bowl #cereal

Consumer Review - Food Safety Vons, Mira Mesa Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA Honey Nut Cheerios I'm 100% certain my diarrhea that... photo #1
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Recall notice

Pan-African Food Distributors Products recalled due to Rodent Contamination

10 months ago •source fda.gov • details

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers, retailers, and distributors against consuming, selling, or serving products from Pan-African Food Distributors Inc., also known as East Africa Boutique LLC. The recall is due to potential contamination of various ready-to-eat and shelf-stable food items,… See more

#recall #unitedstates #corn #cereal

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Walmart Supercenter, North Adair Street, Cornelius, OR, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-vrmjk831 • details

After having 1 bowl of cereal I bloated, cramped, had extremely foul gas and diarrhea for 12 hours. I thought it was a stomach bug and after recovering completely later had another bowl full for breakfast ( different jug of milk this time) and the exact same… See more

#generalmills #walmart #cornelius #oregon #unitedstates #bowl #milk #cereal

Consumer Review - Food Safety Walmart Supercenter, North Adair Street, Cornelius, OR, USA After having 1 bowl of cereal I bloated,... photo #1
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General Mills World Headquarters, General Mills Boulevard, Golden Valley, MN, USA

10 months ago •reported by user-jxww9269 • details

Bought 10 bags of these “all marshmallow” Lucky Charms from Target. After two days, they are causing green stool, stomach cramps, and diarrhea.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Green Stool

#luckycharms #generalmills #goldenvalley #minnesota #unitedstates #cereal

Consumer Review - Food Safety General Mills World Headquarters, General Mills Boulevard, Golden Valley, MN, USA Bought 10 bags of... photo #1
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