Unilever Recalls Canned Slim-Fast Products Because Of Bacterial Contamination

December 3, 2009: 08:56 AM EST

The discovery of bacterial contamination has led Unilever United States to launch a nationwide recall of all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products in cans, regardless of flavor, best-by date, lot code, or UPC number. The products are packaged in paperboard cartons containing four, six or twelve 11-oz.steel cans. The voluntary recall, in cooperation with the FDA, was prompted by discovery of Bacillus cereus, a bacterium, which may cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting. The probability of serious adverse health consequences, however, is remote, the company said, adding that it is identifying and correcting the production issue that led to the problem.

"Unilever Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Slim-Fast® Ready-to-Drink Products in Cans Due to Possible Health Risk", Unilever United States, December 03, 2009, © Unilever

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