NATIONWIDE – Food giant Kellogg Company is recalling its Honey Smacks cereal after it was linked to salmonella infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The cereal has been connected to 73 salmonella cases in 31 states. In Texas, there have been two salmonella cases after consuming the Honey Smacks cereal.

The recalled cereal has a “best if used by date” of June 14, 2018 through June 14, 2019.

  • 15.3 oz. UPC code 38000 39103
  • 23 oz. UPC code 38000 14810

The CDC says the cereal should be thrown away or returned where it was purchased.

Symptoms of salmonella set in between 12 and 72 hours after being exposed to the bacteria. The symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps.

If you are concerned you might be infected the CDC recommends contacting your health care provider immediately.