If Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds is in your pantry, stop and check the label now. Over 5,000 units of this beloved breakfast staple have just been recalled due to potential metal contamination—and it could be in your kitchen.
According to an urgent update from the FDA, 5,376 units of Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds—sold in 3-pound family-size bags—have been pulled from distribution due to the discovery of “foreign material (metal)” in the product. The recall affects consumers in California and Colorado, but the product may have also been purchased online from major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target, and BJ’s Wholesale.
This recall is classified as a Class II event, meaning the cereal could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects—a serious enough risk to trigger immediate consumer action.
Key details to check:
- Product: Post Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
- Size: 48 oz (3 lbs) – 2 Bags inside
- UPC: 8 84912-01428 3
- Best By Dates: APR0926 RCA and APR1026 RCA
- Recall Initiated By: Post Consumer Brands, LLC (Lakeville, MN)
- Date Issued: May 28, 2025
Though the FDA notes the recall is “completed,” meaning store shelves may be cleared, it’s critical for households to verify their own cereal stock. Metal fragments in food can pose serious risks if consumed, even in trace amounts.
If you find this product, do not eat it. Contact Post Consumer Brands for a refund or disposal instructions, and keep your breakfast table safe.
