A nationwide recall has been issued for Nestlé Frosted Shreddies, a popular breakfast cereal, due to a potential choking hazard. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned consumers against eating certain batches of the cereal after discovering small, hard lumps of sugar in the product.
Why Is Nestlé Frosted Shreddies Being Recalled?
Cereal Partners UK and Ireland, the manufacturers of Nestlé Frosted Shreddies, have initiated a voluntary recall after detecting dangerous lumps of sugar in 12 affected batches. These sugar lumps could pose a choking risk, making the product unsafe to eat.
The recall affects both:
✔ 500g standard boxes of Frosted Shreddies
✔ 40g mini boxes sold as part of the 210g Nestlé Box Bowl Mixed Cereals multipack
Affected Nestlé Frosted Shreddies Batches
Consumers are advised to check the serial number and expiry date on their boxes. If their purchase matches the recalled batch codes, they should avoid eating it and request a full refund from Nestlé.
Recalled 500g Boxes of Nestlé Frosted Shreddies
| Serial Number | Expiry Date |
|---|---|
| 42870952 | 07/2025 |
| 42880952 | 07/2025 |
| 42890952 | 07/2025 |
| 42900952 | 07/2025 |
Recalled 40g Boxes of Nestlé Frosted Shreddies
| Serial Number | Expiry Date |
|---|---|
| 42913451 | 06/2025 |
| 42923451 | 06/2025 |
| 42933451 | 06/2025 |
| 43173451 | 07/2025 |
| 43183451 | 07/2025 |
| 43193451 | 07/2025 |
| 43203451 | 07/2025 |
| 43233451 | 07/2025 |
What Should Customers Do?
If you have purchased an affected batch, do not eat it. Instead, you can:
✅ Return it to the store for a full refund
✅ Contact Nestlé customer support with a photo of the batch code via their website or by calling 0080007890789
Nestlé’s Statement on the Recall
Nestlé has assured customers that no other batches of Frosted Shreddies, Shreddies varieties, or Nestlé Breakfast Cereal products are affected by this issue.
The company stated:
“We take the quality and safety of our products very seriously. As a precautionary measure, Cereal Partners UK and Ireland has initiated a voluntary recall of Nestlé Frosted Shreddies. Safety and quality remain our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience caused.”
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