Kellogg recalled the product June 14 after reports that salmonella contamination in the cereal had sickened 73 people in 31 states.
Winnie Lemieux was hospitalized June 3 and tested positive for salmonella. She was diagnosed with infectious colitis and an electrolyte imbalance, as well as being septic, her attorneys said. She was discharged five days later. The report did not identify the hospital that treated Ms. Lemieux.
“While we don’t comment on litigation, we take our commitment to quality and food safety very seriously,” Kellogg stated. “We are saddened to learn about any illness that may result from our Honey Smacks cereal. We will ensure this situation is handled in a responsible and sensitive manner.”
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