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Kellogg advises consumers of a potential taint affecting certain batches of Kellogg's Corn Flakes 750g packs

Friday 26 May 2006

Food Alert: for Information

Ref: 28/2006 (29/2006 Scotland)

Kellogg Europe Trading Ltd has issued advice to consumers regarding a taint affecting a small number of packs within certain batches of Kellogg's Corn Flakes 750g packs.

This action is as a direct result of consumer complaints to the company. The complaints received have all been of a similar nature reporting an unusual odour on opening the product and an off taste if consumed.

Kellogg will be placing advisory notices in the national press as from 27 May 2006. These notices will inform consumers what actions they should take if they are concerned about the Kellogg's Corn Flakes they have purchased.

The affected product is:
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Size: 750g pack
Best Before Dates: 20 March 2007 – 17 May 2007 inclusive

No other pack sizes or Kellogg products are known to be affected.

A Kellogg Consumer Service Number has been set up at: 0800 731 4994 (lines are open 8am to 6pm Monday-Sunday).

A copy of the advice note issued by Kellogg's is attached to this Food Alert.

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Kellogg consumer advice notice on Corn Flakes 750g packs

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