Slim Fast Recall: Possible Problems in Its Can and Your Can
Slim Fast is being recalled due to the risk of possible problems in its can and your can: there are fears that a possible bacteria infection could turn some cans of Slim Fast into Diarrhea-Abdominal Cramps-and-Vomiting Fast.
The maker of Slim-Fast has recalled all of its ready-to-drink canned beverages. All of them. Turns out, the stuff might be contaminated with the bacterium Bacillus cereus.
Here’s the notice, posted on the Food and Drug Administration’s website and the Slim-Fast site.
It contains the usual “discard immediately,” “contact the company … for a full refund” advice. It also includes a list of the specific products being recalled, but there may be no need to check. The notice also says this:
“The recall involves all Slim-Fast RTD products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number.”
Don’t be too alarmed if you’ve already consumed such products, especially if it was more than a day ago. Food poisoning with Bacillus cereus hits fast, but is short-lived and relatively mild.
Unilever’s U.S. arm, based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., says the products were sold nationwide. They came in cartons of four, six or 12 steel cans, 11 ounces in size, and they were also sold individually. The recall covers all Slim-Fast products in cans, regardless of flavor, best-by date, lot code or UPC number. No other Slim Fast products are affected by this recall, including powdered shakes, meal bars or snack bars.
The company said it is working to determine the production issue that caused the contamination. It has halted production, and asked people to discard the drinks.
A word about Slim Fast. As someone who is on a perpetual diet, I’ve taken Slim Fast over the years. It’s an excellent product with a good taste. The company is smart to recall it now before it becomes the butt subject of a lot of inappropriate jokes.
4 Responses to “Slim Fast Recall: Possible Problems in Its Can and Your Can”
Slim-Faster
Sounds like an even more effective weight loss tool!
And who's the culprit, and what can be made of it?
“Bacillus cereus”
A weapon, that's what can be made of it. If the Rajhneeshees can do it, so can partisan Democratic and “progressive” activists, at an upcoming Sarah Palin appearance where food or drink is served.
Something is, of course, wrong with their recall number for a refund. You're redirected to another #, 800-754-6327, only to receive a recording telling you to call the # during regular business hours (note that it was 11AM when I made the call). Getting aggravated I hit “0″ hoping an operator would answer. No such luck, but I was suddenly connected to a recording asking me for my name, address & # of cans. 4-6 weeks a refund. So…if you run into the same problem, just hit “0″.