Unilever, the makers of Slim-Fast®, have announced a nationwide recall of all Slim-Fast® ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans, due to the possibility of contamination with Bacillus cereus. Bacillus cereus is a micro-organism that can cause diarrhea and possibly nausea and/or vomiting, but according to the FDA press release, the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
The announcement came after the company conducted quality assurance testing and the recall is reportedly out of “an abundance of caution”. The company is currently in the process of investigating the problem and will begin production and distribution once the issue is corrected. According to the company no other Slim-Fast products are affected by the recall.
Consumers who have purchased Slim-Fast® RTD products in cans (all flavors) are urged to throw them out immediately and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 for a full refund. The Consumer Services Center is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM ET. A recorded message is available 24/7.
Click here to see a complete list of recalled products.
- Lauren
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