Publix Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal recalled for plastic contamination
Post Consumer Brands is recalling Publix Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal (18 oz) due to the presence of plastic particles in the product. The recall affects units distributed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for foreign material (plastic) contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text, making this a precautionary recall without evidence of actual harm.
Plain-English summary
Post Consumer Brands, LLC is recalling Publix Bran Flakes Wheat Cereal, Net Weight 18 oz (510g), UPC 0 41415-24305 7, due to the presence of foreign material (plastic) in the product. The product was distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Consumers who have purchased this product with Lot Code OCT0526RBA should not consume it. The affected lot code applies to all time stamps. A total of 13,824 units have been identified in this recall.
Consumers should stop using this product and either discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Anyone with questions about the recall can contact the recalling company or their local Publix store.
The recalled product
- Product
- Publix Bran Flakes, Wheat Cereal. Net Wt 18oz (1 lb 2 oz) 510g. UPC 0 41415-24305 7. Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc. Lakeland, FL 33802.
- Manufacturer
- Post Consumer Brands, LLC
- Category
- Food — Breakfast Cereal
- Hazard
- plastic-contamination
- foreign-material
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- SKU 4141524305 Item Number 47026 Lot Code OCT0526RBA (all time stamps)
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- AL
- FL
- GA
- NC