Not So Fast! Slim-Fast Ready to Drink Products Recalled
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Slim-Fast is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all of its canned ready-to-drink products.
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey based Unilever United States Inc. says the products may be contaminated with Bacilus cereus, which is a bacteria which may cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.
The recalled diet drinks were sold in paperboard cartons containing four, six or 12 steel cans that are 11 ounces each.
The recall involves all Slim-Fast ready to drink products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number.
No other products, including powdered shakes, meal bars or snack bars, have been affected by this recall.
The company says to throw away any Slim-Fast cans and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 for a refund. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. EST.
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NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Slim-Fast is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of all of its canned ready-to-drink products.
