Malt-O-Meal: The Latest Tally

FDA has just announced that the number of victims of the Salmonella-contaminated Malt-O-Meal cereals has risen to 23 people, in 14 states. The agency is reminding consumers to check their pantries and discard all recalled unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals.

A complete list of recalled items is available on the Malt-O-Meal web site. FDA is working with CDC and state agencies to find the source of the contamination and to limit the extent of the Salmonella outbreak.