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Cereal Food Poisoning

See what others reported about cereal. Access vetted illness reports, official recalls, report your case, and contribute to outbreak detection.

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Last updated: May 29, 2025

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

1 year 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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Pan-African Food Distributors Products recalled due to Rodent Contamination

1 year 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

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

1 year 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

1 year 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

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Lucky Charms, Bermuda

1 year ago •reported by user-yjnv4469 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea
Suspected source: Lucky Charms
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea

#generalmills #luckycharms #bermuda #cereal

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Cheerios, Minneapolis, MN, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-wnrc3563 • details

General Mills cereal (distributed out of Minneapolis)
I bought a box of the apple strawberry Cheerios today (May 17, 2025). It has an expiration date of Aug. 8 2025.

I ate a bowl of the cereal. It was the first and only thing I consumed. I ate… See more

#cheerios #generalmills #minneapolis #minnesota #unitedstates #strawberry #bowl #milk #cereal

Consumer Review - Food Safety Cheerios, Minneapolis, MN, USA General Mills cereal (distributed out of Minneapolis)
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Lucky Charms, Beaverton, OR, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-jjnh7569 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: Lucky charms marshmallows
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 4 to 12 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Nausea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

#generalmills #luckycharms #beaverton #oregon #unitedstates #cereal

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Zehrs Barrie Bayfield, Bayfield Street, Barrie, ON, Canada

1 year ago •reported by user-ywvjc146 • details

My son ate the first spoonful of lucky charms and spat it out saying it tasted like chemicals. He gave me a marshmallow to try which tasted fine, then I tried one piece of the cereal once I bit down I spat it out immediately as the… See more

#luckycharms #barrie #ontario #canada #cereal

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El Pollo Loco, Pioneer Boulevard, Artesia, CA, USA

1 year ago •reported by user-nzktp777 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps
Suspected source: The only thing I ate other than breakfast which I had a bowl of cereal at 7:30 was the el pollo loco at about 6:30
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Sick: Me | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

#elpolloloco #artesia #california #unitedstates #bowl #cereal

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Matt Reilly Cakes recalls Iced Jam Bakes due to Undeclared Allergen

1 year ago •source fsai.ie • details

Matt Reilly Cakes has issued a recall for its Iced Jam Bakes due to undeclared wheat, posing a potential risk for consumers with gluten allergies. The product has been distributed across Ireland. The issue was discovered when wheat, a cereal containing gluten, was not declared on the… See more

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