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General Mills

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104 complaints

Address

P.O. Box 9452, Minneapolis, MN, 55440

Customers frequently report receiving stale, hard, or poor quality products, particularly cereals, granola bars, and baked goods. Missing components (icing packets, insufficient contents) and difficult-to-open or poorly sealed packaging are also major recurring issues. Many customers request refunds or replacements and express disappointment with declining product quality control.

Common Issues

45% (26)
staleharddried out
25% (15)
missingno icingempty package
20% (12)
too much gluecan't opennot sealed
10% (6)
foreign objectstringplastic

Complaints

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KARINNA KUSMENKO

Feb 9, 2024
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I was eating a bowl of Mini Trix Cereal from a box that I had just open tonight before going to bed. After a few bites I had taken one & felt something hard in my mouth. I went to spit out the cereal onto a piece of paper towel & on it was a piece of a hard glue like substance.

It had obviously been in the box for awhile as it has the Trix colours in/on it. I didn’t have any glue bottles etc anywhere around my kitchen counter where I keep the cereal, poured the bowl of cereal then added milk.

There was nothing anywhere around it that would have caused it to end up in the box of cereal from my house. It was not pleasant to bite into it to feel this & tasted gross actually. I definitely did not expect to find this in my cereal & am glad I found it instead of my young kids. Very disappointed…

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Rich Chenery

Aug 6, 2023
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I bought a bag of Lucky charms from Food Lion, grocery store. I came home with my Lucky charms bag of cereal. The next day I went to open my bag of lucky charms to have some cereal following the directions on the bag I proceeded to rip the bag, completely open and spilled it all over the floor.

I don’t know who makes your bags who designed your stuff but they should be fired. If you need somebody to make your bags quality that people can use, give me a call. I’ll be happy to come to work.

I request a new bag of lucky charms cereal was delivered to my house. Thank you for allowing me to tell you how I feel about your wonderful product in a lousy bag.

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Alexandra Tarrou

Jul 15, 2023
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I purchased a bag of turtle chex mix was so excited to get all my favs in one bag unfortunately this bag missed the m&ms there was not one in my family size bag very disappointed

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Jeannie DutraFerea

Jun 24, 2023
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When I opened the 1 lb box of Cheerios there was a tablespoon of a brown look like a insect clump. I tried to get the picture to you it won't go through. # on bottom of box is 0 16000 43509 4

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Kasey Antonio

Jun 24, 2023
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I found a piece of cardboard inside my bag of original snack mix.

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Janis Dillard Smith

Jun 19, 2023
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I bought the family size Turtle Chex Mix at Walmart. Your machines must of not been loaded, or broke because it had no peanuts and no little chocolate candies. Needless to say, my grandchildren let me know about it. Maybe quality control needs to be a little tighter.

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Ronald Biggs

Jun 13, 2023
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Why did you get rid of the Trix "BALLS" and make this crappy funky smelly shapes that turn your milk "PUKEY" colors that stinks and makes you want to "VOMIT" in your bowl.??????? And my next question why are you out sourcing all your calls to different countries that does not speak "ENGLISH" which is my "LANGUAGE"?

This isn't fair to the "USA" you are insulting our "INTELLIGENCE" by routing us to "So call people who say the speak English" and they don't, and they talk over what we try to say and won't let us talk. Direct us to the "USA" people who we can talk to.

and yes this should be turned in to the congress for the state and BBB for a better look. We need our rights to talk to some one in the "US" if we request it and they should not argue with us they should transfer us.

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Dane Strader

Jun 8, 2023
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We bought a big box of the Nature Valley Crunchy granola bars at Sam's Club in West Jordan, Utah. Opening the box, we noticed that about half of the packages appeared to be damaged. These packages had little holes in them and appeared smashed.

When we opened up the packages, the granola bars were not smashed but were no longer crunchy and were bent. We've thrown away several packages away since no one will eat them. We would like some kind of reimbursement for them if possible.

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Tonya Davis

Mar 29, 2023
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Four cheese hamburger helper is tasteless.

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Pam Cunard

Mar 26, 2023
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You might need to check your packaging machines. I purchased a 40 Pouches size box and it was shorted Pouches; 40 Pouches were not inside. UPC # 0 16000 48764 2 Best Used By # 26JAN2024 CR0531 4

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Jacob Stone

Mar 17, 2023
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Opened the tortillas and a bite has been taken out of the whole stack. How could this get by? My lawyer will be in contact

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Robert slade

Feb 20, 2023
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Hi it's not a complaint that I don't like them ,I really like them alot and last year I had no problem getting them in the winter time .But sence then I can't fined them anywhere I got diabetes and high cholesterol and this cerial was good for those.I know there is other brands out there but I got addicted if you can shed light on were I can get them I live in the owen sound ont area

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Kristen Hust

Feb 20, 2023
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Got a box of the soft backed mini cookies, was vary disappointed when after opening the package one of the cookies had a yellow string backed into it

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Nick Cartier

Feb 18, 2023
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My complaint is with Blue Buffalo. A few years back, I bought Blue Buffalo dog treats from Walmart. Upon opening them, I found them to be broken up. I didn't realize at the time they were owned by Tyson Foods.

When I called there customer service, their rep almost accused me of destroying the product. I vowed I would never buy dog treats from them again. When I saw the company was sold to General Mills, I decided to buy Blue Buffalo.

A week ago or so, I had the same experience with crumbled up dog treats. I reached out to the company, and which basically said, take them back to Walmart, sorry about that" and hung up. Not a good customer experience though it still tells me that the original Blue Buffalo culture still is intact.

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Nakaau Goldacker

Feb 16, 2023
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I have purchased 4 different bags of Nacho Cheese Bugles and each one did not contain hardly any nacho seasoning. They were flavored as if they were just the original flavor. This is so upsetting considering this chip is the only one I can tolerate after my surgery.

I hope I can receive a few coupons to re-purchase your product. I just don’t want to waste any more money on the hopes the next bag will be different. com

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Renee Raffensberger

Feb 3, 2023
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My daughter bit into a Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal bar and there was a hard, round piece of blue plastic in it. What is this and how did it get in her cereal bar????

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Sarah Jackson

Jan 29, 2023
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I ate a bowl of Berry Berry kiks, l a tiny little sliver of glass was in the cereal , and got stuck in my gums.

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Cathy Truchan

Jan 18, 2023
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I bought a Family Size box of General Mills Cheerios. When pouring a bowl, a large black object was in the cereal. I have been attempting to contact General Mills. Phone number won't take my call. How do I get this object tested to see what it is and how do you check to make sure all Cheerios is not contaminated with something?

I have the object saved.

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Christina Donalson

Jan 14, 2023
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I bought the Savory Chex Mix Bold Party Blend. When i opened it. they where all broken and squished! I still ate it, but this has happened 4 times already. Look i love General Mills and buy a lot of your products. Its just i'm tired of getting broken chex mix.

Thank You, Christina Donalson

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Thomas Iorio

Jan 13, 2023
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Never received my snack bowl. About a year ago I bought three giant boxes of cheerios. I sent in the correct things including the Kroger receipt. Saw the bowls were on back order. When Sept went by I asked where’s my bowl.

Only to get a reply of we never received it. I thought to myself really do you think I’m going to comment on a bowl and go through this letter to get a free bowl. No I’m just telling the company I don’t want to steal your bowl Don’t put deals on your boxes your not going to back Tom Iorio

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Carol Waugh

Jan 12, 2023
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I love Honey Nut Cheerios, but the latest box - 15-ounce large size dated 20APR2023 - was stale when I opened it. What a disappointment at breakfast time! I spread out the entire box on a cooky sheet and put it in the oven for 7 minutes at 300 degrees.

They're back to the crunchiness that they should be and ready to eat now.

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Sylvia Torres

Jan 6, 2023
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I bought a family zise box of Cookie Crisp cereal for my 3yr. As he was eating he found a hard dark object In it. Very unreaponsible of your company. My son could of chocked and die with this object.

I'm trying to upload the picture but it dont leave me. Please send me an email I can direct send you a picture of an object before I take extreme measures. My son could of choked and loose his life

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Sadie MacLean

Jan 3, 2023
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Poor quality of Fluffy White icing. I bought 5 tubs of icing for holiday baking and the icing is certainly not fluffy, it was very runny. I have used this product for years with no issues, but for some reason this icing is very poor quality.

It was actually running out of my decorator even when I was not pressing for the icing to be dispensed.

I believe the quality control department does not know the meaning of FLUFFY!

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Walter Thompson

Jan 2, 2023
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Bought a new bag of BUGLES snack and opened it on New Years Eve. As I was pouring them out, there was this black cardboard like thing that had also been through the fryer. All the guests were grossed out.

I still tried a Bugle, but either the foreign object being there or the taste actually being bad, I couldn't eat any more. Not looking for anything, not even replacing the bag. Just want you to watch your quality control.

Bugles are one of my favorite snacks and it took a real hit in front of a lot of people.

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Jenny Kappes

Jan 1, 2023
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Purchased 8.75OZ Bold flavor Chex Mix and it had no flavor. Tasted like the plain type.

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Diane Stone

Dec 3, 2022
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I just opened my 3rd bag of chex Mix family size with the Date code 08jun 2023 MG 0756 35 there are no Pretzels of any kind in these bags. I could overlook 1 bag but this is crazy. Unhappy camper!!!!!

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Sakeitha Owena

Nov 29, 2022
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I tried the new Bugles the Hidden Valley Ranch, they was delicious but it wasn't enough chips in the bag. I didnt have enough to even enjoy them. Please note to fill the bag a little more, cause it was more air than chips!

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Gisele Lamoureux

Nov 27, 2022
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We can no longer get Bugles in Canada! Many if us are disappointed because at Christmas time, we make a snack mix that calls for Bugles! What's up with the General Mills company not shipping these to Canada any longer???

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Lynette O'Halleron

Nov 5, 2022
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I see you have stopped advertising on Twitter because of Eon Musk purchasing Twitter. You have shown me and my family you hate free speech. We will no longer purchase General Mills products. Shame on you.

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Aaron Chesney

Nov 4, 2022
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Your recent political stance regarding Twitter and free speech is absolutely disgusting. Your company is a complete disgrace to American values and free speech. Your company needs to stop playing politics, regardless of your political views. It's deplorable. I will not be spending a single dollar with your company, or subsidiaries, until you stop playing politics.

Get woke, go broke.

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Michael Dingess

Oct 11, 2022
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I bought 6 boxes of 20 count pizza fruit roll ups to find out half are strawberry flavored and I don’t eat them

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MICHELE A EUBANK

Oct 1, 2022
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To begin, LOVE Chex!!! i purchased some bags of honey nut Chex mix. I love them lil like cookies in there. well for some reason while searching to grab one, couldn't find any.. i dumped the whole bag in a plastic container, and BAMMM.

:) just wanted to inform general mills. bags has may15 2023 mg 1424 33.. Maybe some issues in the process that day. lol thanks

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Robin Rhodes

Sep 9, 2022
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Not so much as a compliant, I love the Rye chips in your Original Gardetto's.. Nice flavor, then you have the Special Request Garlic Rye Chips.. They don't have the same amount of seasoning in them.. Just something to think about..

I would definitely by more often with more seasoning. Thank you...

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Mary Elen Moran

Aug 23, 2022
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I purchased four boxes of Apple toaster strudels. Out of the four boxes three had no filling in them. I called on Friday and I was kept on hold three different times for over 25 minutes and the person that had me on hold kept coming back saying just a minute just a minute.

I called back this morning Tuesday August 23rd and I'm told that unless I have the proof of purchase there can be no reimbursement for the product. I've used this product many many times at church functions and other gatherings and had no problems.

But from now on I will no longer buy or purchase toaster strudels ever again and I will take my complaint out to Facebook to Twitter and to Instagram to let them know what poor customer service you have and how you do not back up the product that you sell. Shame on you.

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Sarah Worcester

Aug 16, 2022
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The chex mix has zero flavor. This is my second attempt to reach out to you. Even the bold mix tastes like plain chex cereal. I'm better off making my own at this point, at least there will be some flavor.

This company is sacrificing flavor and quality for money and I'm not going to purchase any general mills products from this point on. I bought oreos not long ago and the sleeves were light, missing cookies and the price is more. It's just not right. Thanks for listening.

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Gregg Davis

Jul 20, 2022
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How much smaller can you make the Cheerios box?? It won’t be long before Post Grape-nuts is the largest box of cereal on the grocers shelf. Not only will I stop buying Cheerios, I will stop buying ALL General Mills cereal. Kellogg soon to follow.

You can attach any “flowery” reason (excuse) you want to for the shrinkage, but in my opinion the only viable reason (excuse) is GREED, GREED,GREED!!! ” So, go right ahead, keep shrinking the package while keeping the price the same or more.

Your customer base will start to shrink also. So MR CEO you better hurry and pay cash for that mega-yacht you want. Bye, bye Cheerios…

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Margie W Hogge

Jul 17, 2022
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I bought 2 bags of turtle chex mix that shouldn't expire until 19 December 2022 but they are stale.

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Karen Moore

Jul 12, 2022
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I bought an Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit (Hard & Soft) and there was no seasoning mix packet in the box. The UPC is 4600028734 and the Best if used by date is 01NOV2022XL 1 1814. I am requesting a coupon for a free box of the taco kit.

If you cannot send the coupon by email, please respnd and I'll send you my address. Thank you.

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Karen Moore

Jul 12, 2022
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I bought an Old El Paso Taco Dinner Kit and there was no Seasoning Mix packet in the box. The box lists best if used by date as "01NOV2022XL 1 1814" with a UPC code of 4600028734. I am requesting a coupon for a free Old El Paso Taco Kit (Hard & Soft). Please advise.

Can it be sent via email or do you need my address? Thank you. Karen Moore, NJ

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Bernardo Wargo

Jun 20, 2022
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My wife got sick after eating Lucky Charms cereal. Vomiting for 3 days, chills, stomach ache and weekends due to the above. I can also not get a hold of anyone at General Mills to complain directly.

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CAtherine Ruiz

Jun 14, 2022
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Good day I bought a Betty Crocker product it was supreme triple chunk brownie mix I got the product home went use it and found meeley bugs in the box here’s the product code 016000139770 and the expiration date 5/1/2023 1246 1 I would like to have some kind of compensation for this product my address is 804 s Streeper st Baltimore,Maryland 21224 phone number is 410-314-8488

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Claudia Miller

Jun 1, 2022
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I purchase these bars very often at Sam's Club on Springdale Rd. In Waukesha. The last 2 boxes I purchased one box had 8 or more empty wrappers and 3 were not sealed. Code on bottom of the box is 3033738149.

Claudia Miller S19W27133 Merrill Hills Ct Waukesha WI 53188 Cmillertyme6@gmail.com

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Sergio Chacon

May 30, 2022
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We understand General Mills is the owner of Top Chews Chicken & Apple Recipe 100% Natural Dog Treats. As of 2022, this treat, often found at CostCo wholesaler, has more than doubled in price. We understand they also sell True Chews, and this brand in related products, smaller packages, but also very costly.

In my neighborhood, no one will continue to buy this product because of price. No one has been able to get a response from General Mills on why they have doubled this price. We understand everything has gone up, but not 100%.

We firmly believe in a free enterprise system, but not in gouging.

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John Doe

May 24, 2022
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Why are you putting poison, trisodium phosphate in cereal?? You sick, twisted, evil people!

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Jayson Argento

May 9, 2022
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Hello, I broke a tooth on something very hard in a box of cheerios. I am not currently financially able to get dental work done. I am very upset about this and would appreciate anything you could do to help me out. My name is Jayson Argento and my phone number is 802-233-4111.

Thank you Jayson

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Cynthia

Apr 20, 2022
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I am eating Luck Charms with my child that I baby sat when just after my stomach cramped up tremendously and I go nauseous and started to feel diarrhea run down my legs . I experienced headaches and stomach cramps for most of 4 days.

The child got sick and couldn’t keep water down after throwing up the food he never showed signed of diarrhea but he certainly went to the restroom more often to make a bowel movement. This has really put me in a terrible situation.

Please watch the cerise and people who works for the company closer. My I would post a picture of the cereal box but I store my cereal in containers with the original plastic and dispose of the cardboard box that it’s packaged in, therefore I cannot provide any further information as far as special coding.

I can however tell you…

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Lee Thornton

Apr 19, 2022
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At a large bowl of Lucky Charms last weekend (4/16) and a few hours later was violently ill. Felt like vomitting, had horrible stomach pains, nasty diarrhea that was bright green. Could not attend event with wife as I couldn't leave the house due to frequent trips to the bathroom for 12+ hours.

Threw out the box not wanting my kids to each it. Then saw others complaining of the same thing and wanted to report the issue I had.

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NATALIE JONES

Apr 18, 2022
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I've recently had severe abdominal pain nausea and vomiting for 1 1/2 wks. Had no clue why but I was eating lucky charms for breakfast and sometimes for lunch for 2weeks. I went to a walkin clinic on 4/16/22 I'm waiting on my urine culture to come back at this time.

I was on my way to the ER today and saw I had the same symptoms minus the diarrhea as thousands of others who was eating Lucky Charms.

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Tiffani A Montgomery

Apr 18, 2022
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About three weeks ago my 2 year old and myself bought lucky charms cereal from the grocery store and that afternoon we ate some about 4am in the morning my 2 year old woke up burning up puking and that morning I was the same way. We could not stop puking and horrible diarrhea...

I had to call my son's doctor which informed me or might be something we ate which lead to the thing we both ate ... your cereal .... it made us very sick and it was awful .... please check your cereal !!!!!!

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Samantha

Apr 14, 2022
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I bought a box of fruit by the foot and my box only had 5 instead of 6 rolls

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