All Slim-Fast Ready-to-Drink Cans Recalled

By Sheilah Downey

In cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration, Unilever has announced a nationwide voluntary recall of all Slim-Fast ready-to-drink cans because of possible contamination.

The New Jersey-based company said all Slim-Fast Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cans are recalled because they may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a micro-organism which may cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

The notice from the FDA said the "probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

The products are packaged in paperboard cartons and contain four, six or 12 steel cans which are 11 FL OZ (325mL) each. Individual cans are also sold in some retail outlets.

The recall involves all Slim-Fast RTD products in cans, regardless of flavor, Best-By date, lot code or UPC number.

Consumers who have purchased the Slim-Fast product in cans are urged to discard them immediately and contact the company at 1-800-896-9479 for a full refund. The consumer Services Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. A recorded message is available at all hours.