Cheerios make you sick? What you need to know.

Cheerios Food Poisoning

Food poisoning reports for Cheerios breakfast cereal started to trend in Q1 2022 . Iwaspoisoned now has reports of over 360 persons reported sick citing Cheerios. If you got sick after eating Cheerios we recommend consumers report it, and keep leftover product for testing. We will communicate procedures for testing to everyone who reports their case.

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Last updated: May 29, 2025

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

2 weeks 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

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

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Cheerios, Minneapolis, MN, USA

4 weeks 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

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

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Honey Nut Cheerios, Walmart Supercenter, 92 Plaza Ln, Oxford, AL 36203, USA

4 weeks ago •reported by user-gbnwh977 • details

Had to be Honey Nut Cheerios because it’s the only thing I ate today. Ate dry No milk. Within an hour had nausea that lasted for about 7 hours , then spontaneous diarrhea which was severe. Sour stomach taste in my mouth and gastritis which was also… See more

#cheerios #walmart #oxford #alabama #unitedstates #gastritis #honey #milk

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Cheerios, London, UK

2 months ago •reported by user-mtzc7723 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain
Suspected source: Cheerios
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: It was intense | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Pain

#cheerios #london #england #unitedkingdom

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Landis Supermarket Constitution Ave, Perkasie PA

2 months ago •reported by user-zyjc1979 • details

Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Chills, Headache, other: swelling
Suspected source: frosted cheerios or jolly ranchers
Onset: Less than 4 hours
Duration: Several Weeks
Sick: 2 people
Additional information: Arms and legs swelling, pink skin, numbness in hands and feet, no mental clarity, extreme fatigue and muscle pains… See more

#cheerios #perkasie #pennsylvania #unitedstates #sugar

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Cheerios, Gatineau, QC, Canada

2 months ago •reported by user-mzkvx912 • details

I had not eaten cheerios for a few years and started again a couple of months ago...I have since had stomach issues up to the point a couple of weeks ago when I got cramps and constipation....I stopped the cereal, not thinking it was the cause, but… See more

#cheerios #gatineau #quebec #canada #milk #cereal

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Honey Nut Cheerios, Walmart Supercenter, 1002 NW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505, USA

3 months ago •reported by user-vhvd7318 • details

I ate a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios for breakfast and almost an hour later my stomach was upset and I had diarrhea issues. I work at a daycare and the norovirus is going around but idk.. Walmart on Sheridan | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea

#cheerios #walmart #lawton #oklahoma #unitedstates #honey #bowl #cereal