Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: December 9, 2002
Contact: Ronald G. Lee 401-639-8215

Kellogg USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon

On December 6, 2002, Kellogg USA of Battle Creek, Michigan, issued a recall on Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon 8-count, 14-ounce packages because they contained undeclared egg. The UPC code of 38000 31110 and a carton code of K-3111D printed on the top of the package are affected by this recall. The Better If Used Before Dates affected are the following:

SEP 23 03 CT 
OCT 27 03 CP 
OCT 28 03 CP 
NOV 06 03 CT 
NOV 07 03 CT 
NOV 08 03 CT
NOV 23 03 CP
NOV 24 03 CP
NOV 25 03 CP
NOV 26 03 CP
NOV 27 03 CP

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date in connection with this problem. Consumers who have this recalled item can return this product to the place of purchase or contact Kellogg Consumer Affairs at (877) 877-4494.