Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds Recalled for Metal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: June 12, 2025

Summary

Post Consumer Brands, LLC has voluntarily recalled 5,376 units of Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds cereal due to the potential presence of foreign metal fragments. The recall involves large 48-ounce (3 lb) boxes containing two bags of sweetened cereal with oats and honey. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date, but the company is recalling the product as a precaution to ensure consumer safety.

Risk

The cereal may contain metal fragments that could cause dental damage or internal injury if swallowed. If you have this product, do not eat it.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 48 oz (3 lbs) packages of Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds with UPC 884912014283 and 'Best if Used By' dates of APR0926 RCA or APR1026 RCA.
Check the 'Best if Used By' date printed on the cereal box and verify that the UPC matches 884912014283.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Post Consumer Brands, LLC for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds (48 oz / 3 lbs)

Variants: Sweetened Cereal with Oats and Honey, 2 Bags inside for freshness

UPC Codes:

884912014283

Date Ranges: Best if Used By: APR0926 RCA, Best if Used By: APR1026 RCA

Recall #: H-0044-2025; Manufacturer located in Lakeville, MN 55044

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 96978

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Post Consumer Brands, LLC

Sold By: Retailers in California; Retailers in Colorado

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 5,376 units

Distributed To: California, Colorado

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 48 oz (3 lbs) packages of Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds with UPC 884912014283 and 'Best if Used By' dates of APR0926 RCA or APR1026 RCA.

Check the 'Best if Used By' date printed on the cereal box and verify that the UPC matches 884912014283.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Post Consumer Brands, LLC for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information regarding this recall.