There has been no formal recall of the cereal, and General Mills claims it has “not discovered any evidence” linking the complaints to its products.
Lucky Charms has legions of fans who think the rainbow cereal is “magically delicious,” but some customers say their experience with the toasted oats and marshmallow bits was less than magical.
According to Food Safety News, the website IWasPoisoned.com contains testimonials from more than 100 people who claim to have experienced gastrointestinal disorders ranging from nausea to diarrhea to vomiting after eating the General Mills cereal.
The website bills itself as a “consumer-driven website where diners may report suspected food poisoning or unpleasant dining experiences.”
“For several weeks, I’ve suffered stomach pains, nausea, and diarrhea. I consume Lucky Charms on a daily basis “According to a report from Hawaii, “I recently stopped eating them and am beginning to feel better. I’m still having stomach pains.”
Another report from New Jersey says, “My youngster eats lucky charms a few times a week for breakfast.” “He’s had gastrointestinal issues for almost four months, missing school due to vomiting and diarrhea.”
Although the goods have not been formally recalled as of April 8, General Mills spokesperson Andrea Williamson told TODAY Food that food safety is the company’s “top priority.”
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) frequently updates its website with information about prospective recalls/investigations when it comes to food safety. The FDA does not discuss the specifics of “potential or current investigations” per policy, according to an FDA representative who shared the following statement via email with TODAY:
They wrote, “As we previously stated, we are aware of the reports on IWasPoisoned.com and are investigating them in addition to information shared with the CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System (CAERS) — (a) database that contains information on adverse events and product complaint reports submitted to FDA for foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.”
According to the FDA’s CAERS database, there have been 41 reports related to Lucky Charms since 2004. In 2021, there were three Adverse Event Reports, but only one appeared to be linked to the IWasPoisoned.com accusations.
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“Furthermore, the FDA’s Food and Cosmetic Information Center has received no calls pertaining to Lucky Charms,” the statement said.
