Snacks & Candy

General Mills Recalls Some Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters

Some product sold in c-stores may be tainted with salmonella
MINNEAPOLIS -- General Mills has issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of "Nut Lovers" flavor Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product containing pecans. This product is a new bite-size cluster sold in a stand-up bag in grocery stores, convenience stores and vending outlets nationally. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product, and no other types, varieties or flavors of Nature Valley products are being recalled.

This action is being taken as a precaution because pecans received from a supplier and used in the product may be tainted with [image-nocss] salmonella. No other types of nuts are impacted.

Nature Valley granola bar products are not involved, and no other General Mills products are impacted, the company said.

Only specific Nut Lovers flavor products with five specific "best if used by dates" are being recalled. The five "best if used by dates" are: 07MAR2010 08MAR2010 09MAR2010 10MAR2010 11MAR2010 The company is urging consumers who have products covered by this recall to dispose of the product and to contact General Mills for a full refund.

Minneapolis-based General Mills markets more than 100 consumer brands including Cheerios, H a a'agen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and more.

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